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H39 XAB

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,695 mi
Last recorded126,695 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH39 XAB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,695 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 126,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,740 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 117,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 110,855 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 110,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,226 miles

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

part of n/s bonnet hinge broken

Fail 12 Mar 2014 107,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

part of n/s bonnet hinge broken

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 103,919 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2011 101,592 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 97,956 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 93,906 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 93,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,254 miles

both handbrake cable outer covers cracked

l/h front indicator lamp glass broken

rear brake pipes getting rusty,could be a problem next year

Fail 28 Aug 2008 89,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both handbrake cable outer covers cracked

l/h front indicator lamp glass broken

rear brake pipes getting rusty,could be a problem next year

Fail 17 Aug 2007 84,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

left hand indicator lens damaged.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,586 miles

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

left hand indicator lens damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,020 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 80,020 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 XAB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAB, 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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H39 XAB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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