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H512 ETA

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,812 mi
Last recorded43,812 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH512 ETA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,812 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,812 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,731 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 43,723 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,052 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both handbrake cable sleaves starting to split

offside rear tyre perishing

spare tyre in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2008 41,047 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both handbrake cable sleaves starting to split

front number plate held on with wire

fuel clips broken on fuel kneck

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,231 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 39,231 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front mudflap insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,545 miles

both front tyres getting close to legel limit

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front tyres close to legel limit

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 1 Oct 2005 35,826 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 35,815 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H512 ETA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H512 ETA, 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 H512 ETA registered?

H512 ETA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H512 ETA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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