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H475 XMW

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,707 mi
Last recorded73,707 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH475 XMW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,707 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Jan 2012 73,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,997 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 71,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,142 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,406 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 66,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,303 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,690 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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H475 XMW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 H475 XMW, 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 H475 XMW registered?

H475 XMW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H475 XMW safe to buy?

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