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H355 NJW

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH355 NJW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 98,327 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 98,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,283 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 84,283 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,812 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 68,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,550 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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H355 NJW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H355 NJW, 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 H355 NJW registered?

H355 NJW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1990.

Is H355 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H355 NJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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