MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Brake cable damaged cable guide snapped affecting operation (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill near rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers door inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill near rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/r bump stop missing
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/inner sill corroded
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Near side front tyre worn on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Off side front tyre worn on outer edge.
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Near side front tyre worn on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Off side front tyre worn on outer edge.
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Oil leak
o/s/r brake disc heavily corroded on inside
slight play in n/s/r hub bearing
corrosion to both rear brake discs on edges
o/s/f outer c.v gaitor perished
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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H542 GLL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 H542 GLL, 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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H542 GLL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 December 1990.
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