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H461 WYJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,721 mi
Last recorded50,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 WYJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,721 miles

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

front wipers smear

nearside front to back backpipe corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 50,721 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

front brake hoses starting to perish

front wipers smear

nearside front to back backpipe corroded

sligh judder front wheels

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,477 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

very slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,138 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 24,135 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,265 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 22,212 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 22,085 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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H461 WYJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H461 WYJ, 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 H461 WYJ registered?

H461 WYJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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