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H470 NEP

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,954 mi
Last recorded67,954 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 NEP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 67,954 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 67,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 65,399 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 65,399 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 64,134 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,782 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,488 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,920 miles

heavy corrossion on rear brake back plates

Fail 1 Aug 2012 57,915 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

heavy corrossion on rear brake back plates

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 55,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,141 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,821 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM GEAR BOX & ENGINE

Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,821 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

OIL LEAKS FROM GEAR BOX & ENGINE

V BELT SLACK

Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,130 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,130 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,542 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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H470 NEP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H470 NEP, 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 H470 NEP registered?

H470 NEP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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