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H407 FVC

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

70,606 mi
Last recorded70,606 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH407 FVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades poor condition

o/s/f hub assembly covered in grease

Fail 31 Jan 2011 70,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wiper blades poor condition

o/s/f hub assembly covered in grease

Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter split.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 67,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,146 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,354 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,594 miles

grease on brake pipes

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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H407 FVC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H407 FVC, 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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H407 FVC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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