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H401 HRU

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,266 mi
Last recorded30,266 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 HRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,266 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 29,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 29,174 miles

all 4 tyres very perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 28,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 28,492 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters damage (6.3.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn to 2mm) (4.1.E.1)

both front outer CV boots deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,475 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,327 miles

Crack in front number plate

Rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,194 miles

advise both rear tyres perished on inner side walls

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,043 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,913 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,541 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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H401 HRU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 H401 HRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H401 HRU registered?

H401 HRU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H401 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 HRU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H401 HRU have outstanding finance?

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