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H312 XSU

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,103 mi
Last recorded80,103 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH312 XSU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,103 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on steering and suspension components

wheels corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,916 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 79,909 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components and subframe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,074 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,714 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 75,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,097 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 74,514 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,481 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,185 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,240 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 65,957 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,457 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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H312 XSU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H312 XSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H312 XSU registered?

H312 XSU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H312 XSU safe to buy?

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