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H474 WAP

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,001 mi
Last recorded127,001 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH474 WAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 127,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 126,872 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front end floor slight damage

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

clutch pedal pad missing

Fail 9 Jul 2024 126,872 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front end floor slight damage

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

clutch pedal pad missing

Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres edges slight wear

hazard switch operation

offside front floor condition

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2021 126,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres edges slight wear

offside front floor condition

offside rear brake effort

Fail 15 Oct 2021 126,872 miles

offside rear brake effort

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres edges slight wear

offside front floor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2020 126,872 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres edges worn

Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear tyres edges worn

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 126,872 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear tyres edges worn

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,872 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on edges / treads low on edges

rear box of exhaust internal deterioration of baffles evident

Fail 14 Sep 2018 126,872 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn heavily on edges / treads low on edges

rear box of exhaust internal deterioration of baffles evident

Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,657 miles

all tyres wearing heavily on edges / all show evident melted rubber deposits on treads

exhaust aged

fuel lines aged

slight oil leaks

wipers aged

Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,657 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

all tyres wearing heavily on edges / all show evident melted rubber deposits on treads

exhaust aged

fuel lines aged

slight oil leaks

wipers aged

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,657 miles

coolant bottle has crack

exhaust aged

fuel lines aged

oil dampness around sump plug

wipers aged

Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,657 miles

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

coolant bottle has crack

exhaust aged

fuel lines aged

oil dampness around sump plug

oil leak from o/s drive shaft oil seal gearbox

wipers aged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 126,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust mounts weak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 126,657 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust mounts weak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 126,657 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 126,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 126,657 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

mileage trip not working

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor shows cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2012 126,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor shows cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,460 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f anti roll bar droplink has movement in worn bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2010 102,188 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on edges

recommend replacing wiper blades

Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,289 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Various minor oil leaks.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 95,000 miles

advise deterioration of centre exhaust has minor leak which has temporary sealer applied recommend replacing centre section

both front tyres wearing on outer edges recommend tracking

slight play in o/s/r hub

trackrod ends gaitors deteriorated

tyres wearing low on edges but have stepdown treads

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,858 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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H474 WAP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H474 WAP, 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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H474 WAP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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