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H374 PKY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,371 mi
Last recorded174,371 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH374 PKY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 174,371 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 174,369 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 167,421 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

R/o/s brake hose slightly deteriorated

Rea bumper slightly damaged

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 160,798 miles

Engine starts to smoke

Fail 30 Jun 2009 160,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine starts to smoke

Fail 16 Jun 2008 155,281 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside front brake binding slightly. nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 155,281 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside front brake binding slightly. nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 148,968 miles

nearside rear outer sidelamp inoperative,, handbrake cables deteriorating,,rear suspension creaks,,nearside rear bump stop missing,, wiper blades poor performance

Pass 19 Jun 2006 144,994 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

o,s,r exterior door handle inoperative,,,handbrake cables deteriorated

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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H374 PKY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H374 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.

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H374 PKY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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