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H487 XMW

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,966 mi
Last recorded134,966 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH487 XMW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2006 134,966 miles

*NOTE* Passenger side rear accident damage.

Both parking brake cables, outer casing split.

Drivers side bonnet hinge not secure.

Drivers side inner drive shaft boot split.

Drivers side rear tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 134,966 miles

*NOTE* Passenger side rear accident damage.

Both parking brake cables, outer casing split.

Drivers side bonnet hinge not secure.

Drivers side inner drive shaft boot split.

Drivers side rear tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 134,769 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both parking brake cables outer casing split.

Drivers side bonnet hinge not secure.

Drivers side front inner c/v boot split.

NOTE passenger side rear accident damage.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 119,151 miles

Engine breather not connected.

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 118,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

SLIGHT SMOKE EMMISIONS FROM EXHAUST. †ENGINE BREATHER NOT CONNECTED.

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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H487 XMW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H487 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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H487 XMW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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