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H419 PWY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

206,820 mi
Last recorded206,820 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH419 PWY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 206,820 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2018 205,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jul 2017 204,961 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 204,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside lower main beam not working

Pass 5 Mar 2016 203,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake performance low

Rear tyres unevenly worn and wearing close to limit

Unable to fully inspect welding repair offside outer sill

Fail 1 Mar 2016 203,359 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake performance low

Rear tyres unevenly worn and wearing close to limit

Unable to fully inspect welding repair offside outer sill

Fail 14 Aug 2014 203,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s rear brake hose mounting loose

Pass 4 Jul 2013 200,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 200,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 193,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 193,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 188,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 188,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 179,140 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 179,140 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 172,521 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 165,147 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 165,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 160,025 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 160,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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H419 PWY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H419 PWY, 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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H419 PWY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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