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H38 UGJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,379 mi
Last recorded137,379 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 UGJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 137,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 137,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 137,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 137,327 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 137,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 137,270 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 137,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 137,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 137,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 136,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 130,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 130,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 125,265 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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H38 UGJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H38 UGJ, 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 H38 UGJ registered?

H38 UGJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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