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H490 GPK

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 GPK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,384 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Floor has an undersealed repair

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 88,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (Accessed using finger & thump pressure along length of sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Floor has an undersealed repair

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,375 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,372 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 83,124 miles

o/s/f front brake flex cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 79,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,885 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,764 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,657 miles

Exhaust emitting small amount of blue smoke on idling

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

Slight Exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold

Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust emitting small amount of blue smoke on idling

Nearside Rear tyre has a slow puncture

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight Exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold

Pass 3 Nov 2007 63,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,115 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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H490 GPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H490 GPK, 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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H490 GPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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