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H417 POC

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,781 mi
Last recorded113,781 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 POC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,781 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,781 miles

Emissions not tested unsafe due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking rubber to braided joint under bonnet (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,378 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,123 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 111,121 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 109,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 109,478 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 107,572 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion all steering and suspension parts due to standing but still o/k

Pass 19 Oct 2006 104,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside steering rod inner ball joint

Fail 2 Aug 2006 104,339 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air filter unit insecure

near side front anti roll bar dust covers split

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

off side near side front tyre pressure low

warning light on

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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H417 POC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H417 POC, 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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H417 POC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 November 1990.

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