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H361 CEG

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,700 mi
Last recorded150,700 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH361 CEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 150,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

slight play offside rear axle arm

Fail 18 Dec 2025 150,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

slight play offside rear axle arm

Pass 17 Dec 2024 147,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 147,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 146,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

osr bump stop missing

Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 144,477 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Offside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Signs that the brake servo hose has been chaffing on engine

Fail 20 Jan 2021 144,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s of subframe at rear mounting to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo hose chaffing on engine

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and slight damage (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

o/s bonnet hinge broken

Pass 21 Nov 2019 144,002 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 143,924 miles

Rear surface corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 143,417 miles

Oil leak slightly leak ()

surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 143,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 142,164 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 142,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 141,527 miles

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

bonnet hinge broken o/s

Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bonnet hinge broken offside

Pass 31 Aug 2011 138,888 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 138,885 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 126,533 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 126,517 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 124,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 122,986 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 120,636 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PARKING BRAKE CABLE CONDTION POOR

Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 109,670 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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H361 CEG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H361 CEG, 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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H361 CEG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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