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H321 XGU

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,348 mi
Last recorded68,348 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH321 XGU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 68,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 68,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 67,975 miles

Front brake discs show surface corrosion

Rear brake discs show pitting & surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,690 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 67,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 66,495 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2014 66,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,772 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,925 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear handbrake outer csaing starting to split

Fail 21 Feb 2007 50,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear handbrake outer casing starting to split

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,543 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,543 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 XGU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H321 XGU, 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 XGU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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