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H494 DRY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,771 mi
Last recorded106,771 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 DRY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 106,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 106,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 106,382 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 105,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 104,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 102,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chipped windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,398 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,753 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2011 100,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,367 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 98,177 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2006 96,190 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 96,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 94,434 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 94,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

petrol pipes front to rear,very rusty

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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H494 DRY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H494 DRY, 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 H494 DRY registered?

H494 DRY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1990.

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