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H386 JHP

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH386 JHP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,492 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,214 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 103,208 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 103,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,790 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 102,089 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,754 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 101,373 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 101,373 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,938 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,523 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 100,533 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,076 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,563 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,507 miles

N/s hand brake cable detteriating

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,506 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s hand brake cable detteriating

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,441 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 96,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,319 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,320 miles

Exhaust emissions close to legal limit Co.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 93,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 93,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H386 JHP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H386 JHP, 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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H386 JHP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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