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H523 FPK

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,461 mi
Last recorded131,461 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH523 FPK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 131,461 miles

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

H/BRAKE CABLES DETERIORATED

O/S/R SIDE / STOP LIGHTS DIM

Fail 13 Feb 2008 131,460 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

H/BRAKE CABLES DETERIORATED

O/S/R BACK PLATE STAINED

O/S/R SIDE / STOP LIGHTS DIM

Pass 2 Feb 2007 123,291 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 123,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 113,796 miles

front brake imbalanced 20%

front number plate damaged

both drive shaft gaiters perished

brake pipes rusting

front brake hoses perishing

handbrake cables outer casing cracking

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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H523 FPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H523 FPK, 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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H523 FPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H523 FPK safe to buy?

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