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H524 CMJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,138 mi
Last recorded52,138 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH524 CMJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,138 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 52,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,682 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 33,681 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 31,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,364 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,758 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 28,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,009 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,921 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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H524 CMJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H524 CMJ, 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 H524 CMJ registered?

H524 CMJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H524 CMJ safe to buy?

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