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H371 FPC

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH371 FPC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,820 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody protected with undeseal

Pass 15 May 2019 117,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

undercarriage surface rust

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,584 miles

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

suspension system modified

Pass 5 May 2017 117,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 117,079 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,269 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,733 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 110,551 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front brake squeeking

Fail 8 Aug 2011 104,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side front brake squeeking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,769 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 99,763 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 97,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight unbalance rear foot brake.Slight binding n/s/r.O/S/F floor area slight damage.Braided flexys fitted(BOD)O/S/F head lamp slight movement and slight difference in colour.Up-rated suspension fitted.

Fail 7 Aug 2008 97,645 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight unbalance rear foot brake.Slight binding n/s/r.O/S/F floor area slight damage.Braided flexys fitted(BOD)O/S/F head lamp slight movement and slight difference in colour.Up-rated suspension fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 95,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

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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H371 FPC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H371 FPC, 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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H371 FPC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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