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H453 HJA

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,444 mi
Last recorded40,444 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH453 HJA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 40,444 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 39,976 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 39,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 39,677 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 37,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 36,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,770 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,278 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 36,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 35,836 miles

advise attention to rear footbrake

Pass 14 May 2014 35,615 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,044 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 35,041 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise attention to rear foot brake

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,642 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,692 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 27,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,043 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H453 HJA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H453 HJA, 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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H453 HJA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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