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H369 XFM

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,544 mi
Last recorded75,544 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH369 XFM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,544 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

Front number plate broken but NOT likly to be misread

O/S/Front washer jet a bit weak

Slight corrosion N/S/Front brake pipe

Slight exhaust leak from rear box

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,620 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,031 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside hand brake cable outer casing split

Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,306 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 68,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper rubbers deteriorated

engine air intake loose

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,732 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air filter housing loose

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,069 miles

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

offside inner track rod end has slight wear

Fail 13 Feb 2008 64,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner track rod end has slight wear

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,527 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance maximum allowed

Fail 8 Feb 2007 58,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake imbalance maximum allowed

Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,494 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 53,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

right front brake binding in reverse

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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H369 XFM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H369 XFM, 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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H369 XFM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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