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H524 XGY

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,559 mi
Last recorded83,559 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH524 XGY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,559 miles

Both front inner wing/wheel arches rusty

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 83,556 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner wing/wheel arches rusty

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,475 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,464 miles

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside rear brake binding

nearside wiper split

oil leaks

rear brake imbalnce

rust starting offside undersill

slight exhaust blows

Pass 12 May 2014 82,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S headlight cracked

Fail 12 May 2014 82,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S headlight cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 81,692 miles

Fuel hoses near tank cracking

N/S headlight cracked

Oil dampness around engine

Pass 23 May 2012 79,841 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 23 May 2012 79,841 miles

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

Fuel pipes rusty

Nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 78,562 miles

Exhaust rusty

Both handbrake cable outer casings splitting

Pass 10 May 2010 77,025 miles

Handbrake cable outer sheathes split

Nearside front brake pipe rusting

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Servo pipe chafing

Fail 10 May 2010 77,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake cable outer sheathes split

Nearside front brake pipe rusting

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Servo pipe chafing

Pass 21 May 2009 75,978 miles

bit of play in steering rack

bit of undercuting to offside front brake disc

both rear outer handbrake cable casings split

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake flexi cracking

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front tyre tread 2mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

some brake pipes furring

Fail 15 May 2009 75,938 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

bit of play in steering rack

bit of undercuting to offside front brake disc

both rear outer handbrake cable casings split

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake flexi cracking

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front tyre tread 2mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

some brake pipes furring

Pass 23 May 2008 73,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cable outer sheaths splitting/collapsing

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 73,511 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cable outer sheaths splitting/collapsing

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 71,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front flexi brake hose cracking

Offside front tyre valve cracking

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 69,307 miles

nearside front brake hose splitting

slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 19 May 2006 69,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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 XGY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H524 XGY, 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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H524 XGY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 October 1990.

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