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H423 VHE

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

176,710 mi
Last recorded176,710 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH423 VHE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 176,710 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake hose ferrule upper slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2008 176,710 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake hose ferrule upper slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2008 176,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall scrubed

Pass 21 Sep 2007 173,201 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 173,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 167,666 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 167,666 miles

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

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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H423 VHE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H423 VHE, 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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What year was H423 VHE registered?

H423 VHE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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