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H396 RYG

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,944 mi
Last recorded92,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 RYG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 92,944 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,927 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 92,836 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,689 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,956 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,317 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,488 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,560 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 87,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 86,315 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,919 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 84,919 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 83,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,408 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 81,806 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 81,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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H396 RYG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H396 RYG, 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 H396 RYG registered?

H396 RYG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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