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H451 HRU

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 HRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 97,128 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 64,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,782 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,801 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,203 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,452 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking back plate (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,028 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,100 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 47,100 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,470 miles

n/s rear shock absorber bottom bush deteriated

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,325 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,823 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,823 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,506 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 40,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 40,357 miles

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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H451 HRU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H451 HRU, 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 H451 HRU registered?

H451 HRU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H451 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H451 HRU shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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