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H39 RYG

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,179 mi
Last recorded84,179 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH39 RYG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,179 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 84,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,043 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 84,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 84,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all for wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

185 55 15 tyres on front 165 70 13 tyres on rear

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear suspension very low causing front to be high

slight corrosion osr chassis leg

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,728 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 83,727 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,656 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,043 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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H39 RYG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H39 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 H39 RYG registered?

H39 RYG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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