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H351 DFE

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH351 DFE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,156 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip b zone

Fail 17 Mar 2025 92,923 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip b zone

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip b zone

Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,702 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip b zone

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip b zone

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip b zone

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip b zone

Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip b zone

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip A zone

Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,040 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip A zone

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,766 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,764 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,379 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,377 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,117 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 90,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,783 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,432 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,860 miles

slight blow middle exhaust

small stonechip centre screen

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 88,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,980 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,980 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 85,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 85,134 miles

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

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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H351 DFE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H351 DFE, 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 H351 DFE registered?

H351 DFE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H351 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H351 DFE shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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