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H493 TYG

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,115 mi
Last recorded75,115 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 TYG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,115 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 68,818 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,136 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 62,132 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables outer casings cracked & bent

incorrect fuel pipe fitted

rear wiper blade u/s

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,359 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 59,350 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure

handbrake cable outer casing cracked

rear wiper blade rubber missing

wheel trims fitted

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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H493 TYG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H493 TYG, 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 H493 TYG registered?

H493 TYG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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