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H49 YHM

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,309 mi
Last recorded139,309 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 YHM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 139,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 139,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 138,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 138,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,589 miles

Vehicle modified for track use

Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,893 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 136,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 136,597 miles

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 134,759 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front washer jets weak, wipers slow

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 134,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking fluid leak from servo area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front washer jets weak, wipers slow

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 133,810 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 29 Oct 2012 131,414 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 131,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,207 miles

modified vehicle

rear discs deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2010 127,276 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

modified vehicle/brakes /steering/suspension/seat belts/engine

Pass 6 Oct 2009 124,461 miles

modified vehicle

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Oct 2008 121,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

moified vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2007 117,390 miles

vehicle modified

Fail 19 Oct 2007 117,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise fuel line under bonnet runs close to manifold

vehicle modified

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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H49 YHM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H49 YHM, 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 H49 YHM registered?

H49 YHM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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