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H379 VAU

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,099 mi
Last recorded42,099 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH379 VAU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,099 miles

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

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

front nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,855 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 33,853 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 33,229 miles

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

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

n/s/f. inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,071 miles

near side driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 17 Jun 2005 26,486 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 VAU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H379 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

H379 VAU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H379 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H379 VAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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