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H321 VAU

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

274,307 mi
Last recorded274,307 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH321 VAU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 274,307 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 274,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 260,377 miles

oil low

track needs checking

Fail 12 Jul 2010 260,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

oil low

track needs checking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 246,074 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

offside rear axle to body bush slightly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2009 246,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

offside rear axle to body bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 232,466 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 232,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 219,897 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 219,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 205,045 miles

coolant leaking

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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H321 VAU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H321 VAU, 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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H321 VAU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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