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H493 WYY

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 WYY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 124,984 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 117,142 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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H493 WYY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H493 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

H493 WYY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is H493 WYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H493 WYY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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