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141,846 miAbove average mileage for this year
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reverse light not working
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
reverse light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
corrosion forming nearside front inner wheel arch area
front and rear tyre sizes different
offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor.condensation in light units
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
corrosion forming nearside front inner wheel arch area
front and rear tyre sizes different
offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor.condensation in light units
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas
front and rear tyre sizes different
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas
front and rear tyre sizes different
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and steering feels slightly rough ()
corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas
front and rear tyre sizes different
slight play in offside and nearside steering track rod ends
Front registration plate damaged
Offside Front tyre getting low on tread
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas
front and rear tyre sizes different
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey but not rough at time of test
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge of tread and sidewall
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Outer casing of both handbrake cables deteriorating but not affecting performance
Rear bump stops missing
Rear torsion bars corroding but not seriously weakend
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
165/70/13 Size tyres on front axle and 175/70/13 size tyres on rear axle
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Outer casings split to both handbrake cables but not affecting performance
Surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing
Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
165/70/13 Size tyres on front axle and 175/70/13 size tyres on rear axle
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Outer casings split to both handbrake cables but not affecting performance
Surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing
Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
165/70/13 Size tyres on front axle and 175/70/13 size tyres on rear axle
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Outer casings split to both handbrake cables but not affecting performance
Surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing
Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
both front track control arm bushes stating to split/crack
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread
o/s door bent
oil leaks
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front track control arm centre bushes splitting
both rear bump stops missing
front number plate cracked
o/s door bent
oil leaks
front number plate cracked
slight movement to both front inner anti roll bar bushes
slight oil leaks
stone chip to zone "A"
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front number plate cracked
slight movement to both front inner anti roll bar bushes
slight oil leaks
stone chip to zone "A"
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no oil in engine.3ltrs added
rear tyres different size to front tyres.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
no oil in engine.3ltrs added
rear tyres different size to front tyres.
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
R/N/S bump stop missing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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H523 WYY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 WYY, 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 WYY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1990.
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