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H515 ETA

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,456 mi
Last recorded132,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH515 ETA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 132,456 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Inner brake disc condition is corroded/pitted due to brake pad only being in contact with half of the brake disc

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft input seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 132,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Inner brake disc condition is corroded/pitted due to brake pad only being in contact with half of the brake disc

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft input seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 131,902 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft input seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 131,271 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes are excessively worn but have no movement at time of inspection

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front are corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drivers seat runners are worn causing movement in lower seat section

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 131,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear at joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Hits inner wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front anti roll bar bushes are excessively worn but have no movement at time of inspection

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front are corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drivers seat runners are worn causing movement in lower seat section

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2013 135,775 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 135,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 130,296 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 130,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 129,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 129,466 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 129,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 129,313 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 129,245 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 128,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 128,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 122,315 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,536 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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H515 ETA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H515 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 H515 ETA registered?

H515 ETA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H515 ETA safe to buy?

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