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H488 GCM

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,731 mi
Last recorded164,731 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 GCM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 164,731 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 164,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 163,828 miles

Minor exhaust leak front pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2018 163,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 163,564 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 162,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 160,891 miles

front valance rusted

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

Pass 23 Oct 2008 159,572 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 159,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front fog lamp broken

Pass 28 Sep 2007 151,761 miles

EXHAUST FOULING BODYWORK † †ENGINE/GEARBOX MOUNTINGS WORN BADLY † †HANDBRAKE CABLES NOT CLIPPED

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 151,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EXHAUST FOULING BODYWORK † †ENGINE/GEARBOX MOUNTINGS WORN BADLY † †HANDBRAKE CABLES NOT CLIPPED

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 142,698 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 142,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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H488 GCM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H488 GCM, 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 H488 GCM registered?

H488 GCM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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