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H353 CVM

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,891 mi
Last recorded195,891 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 CVM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 195,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 195,673 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,672 miles

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 194,414 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 194,413 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 193,249 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 193,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 191,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front seat bases worn.

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

offside front door check strap insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2014 191,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front seat bases worn.

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

offside front door check strap insecure

Pass 30 May 2013 183,227 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 183,224 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 170,358 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 170,312 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 167,717 miles

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

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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H353 CVM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H353 CVM, 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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H353 CVM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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