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H451 YMR

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,244 mi
Last recorded189,244 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 YMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 189,244 miles

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

Front wiper spindle bushes worn

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

hand brake travel slightly excessive

Fail 10 Sep 2019 189,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front wiper spindle bushes worn

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

hand brake travel slightly excessive

Fail 1 Aug 2019 189,180 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation upper anchorage of a three point belt less than 475mm above an uncompressed cushion measured parallel to the seat back (10.1 (s))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation upper anchorage of a three point belt less than 475mm above an uncompressed cushion measured parallel to the seat back (10.1 (s))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 183,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged release button missing still operating without button (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 183,405 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 183,405 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 181,123 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 181,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 172,776 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses cracked / split

engine oil leak

o/s/r radius arm bearings clicking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 166,466 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

corrosion on n/s outer sill

o/s/f ball joint dust cover worn

Fail 28 Apr 2014 166,466 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

corosion on n/s rear outer sill

Pass 2 May 2013 161,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust down pipe corroded slight blow

front brake discs corroded

ns handbrake cable cassing craked

nsr brake flexy starting to crack

osr brake flexy starting to crack

Pass 19 Jan 2012 157,829 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jan 2012 157,829 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2011 155,442 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 152,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 149,483 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 149,483 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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)

nearside rear park brake cable in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2008 146,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 143,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 140,631 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 140,631 miles

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

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

near side iner driveshft boot split

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 YMR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 H451 YMR, 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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H451 YMR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 December 1990.

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