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H426 FKX

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,210 mi
Last recorded155,210 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH426 FKX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 155,210 miles

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

O/S steering tie rod

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 155,210 miles

O/S steering tie rod

Pass 3 Dec 2011 153,110 miles

Both Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front sill is damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 152,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all passenger seats removed

all tyres graining

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 152,576 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all passenger seats removed

all tyres graining

rear brake discs pitted

tracking out

Fail 15 Oct 2009 152,556 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front indicators lamps suspect.

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm.

o/s/r brake disc worn.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 151,561 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 151,561 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 149,762 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r brake back plate loose

rear brake hose clips missing X3

Pass 31 May 2007 143,811 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 143,799 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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H426 FKX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H426 FKX, 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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H426 FKX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 November 1990.

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