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H542 GLL

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,512 mi
Last recorded161,512 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 GLL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,512 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 161,509 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 161,492 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill near rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 161,491 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 160,869 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 160,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 160,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 157,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 157,272 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 153,131 miles

n/s/inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 141,958 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 133,076 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 133,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 130,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 130,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 123,749 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 123,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,961 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc heavily corroded on inside

slight play in n/s/r hub bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,722 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs on edges

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor perished

Pass 21 Oct 2005 111,525 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 111,525 miles

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?

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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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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