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H503 OCY

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,914 mi
Last recorded64,914 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH503 OCY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,476 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,469 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,443 miles

o/s parking brake cable outer cover perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,154 miles

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

gaitors perished on track rod ends

outer casing on o/s handbrake cable starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2007 38,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both gaitors on track rod ends perished

outer casing on o/s handbrake cable starting to perish

Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,519 miles

GAITORS PERISHING (BOTH TRACK RODS)

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,519 miles

GAITORS PERISHING (BOTH TRACK RODS)

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,535 miles

BOTH GAITORS PERISHED ON TRACK ROD ENDS.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Fail 5 Sep 2005 36,535 miles

BOTH GAITORS PERISHED ON TRACK ROD ENDS.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H503 OCY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H503 OCY, 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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H503 OCY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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