CarVerify

Free Car Check

H373 PKY

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH373 PKY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 106,062 miles

Offside Front brake hose fouling tyre on full lock

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 106,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake flexi hose rubbing on wheel on full lock

Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,850 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,844 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens also missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat frame weak. bolts loose. rocking. rectify asap.

front brake discs in poor condition. o/s/f warped.

steering slightly lumpy. suggest investigation & repair.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,819 miles

Front brake discs in poor corroded condition.

drivers seat slightly insecure. rocks.

perished tread on n/s/r tyre.

slightly lumpy steering.

Fail 30 May 2017 104,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low also obscure, off scale. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs in poor corroded condition.

brake fluid low.

drivers seat slightly insecure. rocks.

perished tread on n/s/r tyre.

slightly lumpy steering.

slow wipers. suspect mech seized.

Pass 27 May 2016 104,656 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure.

front brake discs in poor condition.

steering slightly lumpy.

Fail 27 May 2016 104,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and too low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat slightly insecure.

front brake discs in poor condition.

steering slightly lumpy.

Pass 26 May 2015 104,271 miles

arc scratchs on screen.

both rear tyres perished, almost to cords.

front & rear chassis sections corroded.

fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 20 May 2015 104,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

arc scratchs on screen.

both rear tyres perished, almost to cords.

front & rear chassis sections corroded.

fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,695 miles

exhaust blow manifold area.

scratch in n/s lower screen.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 103,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blow manifold area.

scratch in n/s lower screen.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,273 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 102,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,105 miles

engine coolant metal pipe heavily corroded & leaking.o/s inner wing.

heavy creaking from rear suspension, suspect shock absorber problem.

n/s/r flexi brake pipe may foul exhaust, v. close.

scratch on n/s screen.

suspect brake servo not working to maximum efficiency. requires further investigation.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 98,105 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine coolant metal pipe heavily corroded & leaking.o/s inner wing.

heavy creaking from rear suspension, suspect shock absorber problem.

n/s/r flexi brake pipe may foul exhaust, v. close.

scratch on n/s screen.

suspect brake servo not working to maximum efficiency. requires further investigation.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,991 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre has splits on tread face

offside front tyre has splits on tread face

Fail 1 Jul 2011 96,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre has splits on tread face

offside front tyre has splits on tread face

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H373 PKY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 H373 PKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H373 PKY?

You can check the full history of H373 PKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H373 PKY registered?

H373 PKY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H373 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H373 PKY shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H373 PKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H373 PKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.