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H540 XAL

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,177 mi
Last recorded118,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 XAL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,177 miles

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

stearing colum cover slightly fouwls wheel

top timming belt cover missing

Fail 28 Jun 2011 118,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

stearing colum cover slightly fouwls wheel

top timming belt cover missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2010 118,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 116,853 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 27 May 2009 116,853 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Jun 2008 115,723 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 115,673 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 113,537 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2006 111,818 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 111,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 XAL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H540 XAL, 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 H540 XAL registered?

H540 XAL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H540 XAL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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