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H37 YUF

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,109 mi
Last recorded119,109 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH37 YUF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 119,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

horn output low

washer system low pressure

Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,142 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 118,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,727 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 117,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,723 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 107,646 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,646 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2018 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan both sides (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,599 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 113,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

slight end play in near side front steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,924 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2009 106,924 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,712 miles

n/s steering rack slight play

o/s/f ball joint gaitor split

Pass 2 May 2006 96,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 May 2006 96,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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H37 YUF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H37 YUF, 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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H37 YUF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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