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H439 KAJ

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,421 mi
Last recorded160,421 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 KAJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 160,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 160,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 158,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2013 158,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,902 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 45,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes poorly secured

Pass 14 Oct 2008 102,418 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 102,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,266 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 67,266 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H439 KAJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc 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 H439 KAJ, 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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H439 KAJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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