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H523 SWR

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,236 mi
Last recorded78,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH523 SWR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,236 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 78,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine slightly smokey when hot

Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 76,585 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,570 miles

slight corrosion on discs

wear in diff resulting in knocking noise in reverse

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steel fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2009 72,635 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,284 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 70,284 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,325 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre.

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 SWR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H523 SWR, 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 H523 SWR registered?

H523 SWR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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