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H379 PWY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,532 mi
Last recorded115,532 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH379 PWY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,532 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,314 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 115,314 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Some wetness around brake caliper

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,658 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 114,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 114,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 114,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 112,983 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 112,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis

oil leaks

slight noise n/s/f hub/wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2006 111,829 miles

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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H379 PWY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H379 PWY, 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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What year was H379 PWY registered?

H379 PWY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 November 1990.

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