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H540 HRX

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 HRX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 119,108 miles

near side rear tyre perishing

off side fornt brake pad wearing low

off side front tyre tred cracking

slight embalance in rear brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2006 112,493 miles

Near side rear tyre perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 112,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Near side rear tyre perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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H540 HRX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H540 HRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H540 HRX registered?

H540 HRX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H540 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H540 HRX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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