CarVerify

Free Car Check

H544 GPJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,219 mi
Last recorded146,219 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH544 GPJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsf cv outer gaiter has slight weep around hub end

nsr brake reading low - 26% imbalance

Fail 28 Nov 2013 146,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsf cv outer gaiter has slight weep around hub end

Pass 1 Oct 2012 142,159 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, rear tyres well worn, oil leaks, slightwear of brake pedal rubber, difficultyin checking inner sills due to thick carpets.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 142,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust very rusty in places, rear tyres well worn, oil leaks, slightwear of brake pedal rubber, difficultyin checking inner sills due to thick carpets.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 135,289 miles

osr tyre deply perished, nsr tyre tread well worn, front tyres worn on edges, engine oil leaks, osr indicator lens damaged and repaired, nsf headlamp image a little imprecise, front suspension bbushes generally perished, cossosion arounr rear bump st

stops.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 135,081 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

osr tyre deply perished, nsr tyre tread well worn, front tyres worn on edges, engine oil leaks, osr indicator lens damaged and repaired, nsf headlamp image a little imprecise, front suspension bbushes generally perished, cossosion arounr rear bump st

stops.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 129,057 miles

nsr tyre well worn, and both rear tyre walls perished, front no plate damaged, headlamp aims just within set limits, nsf steering rack inboard joint worn, but not to excess, ns outer cv boot slightly oil contaminated.slight roughness in steering rack

steering rack operation.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 122,938 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, wipers starting to split, but clearance adequate, rearseats properly installed for test, front no plate damagedbut acceptable, engine oil leals, front tyres worn outer edges, steering operation a little stiff, rear tyre

walls perished.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 122,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

exhaust very rusty in places, wipers starting to split, but clearance adequate, rearseats properly installed for test, front no plate damagedbut acceptable, engine oil leals, front tyres worn outer edges, steering operation a little stiff, rear tyre

walls perished.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 117,311 miles

acceptable repair nsf outer cv boot, nsf t rod end boot split, reartyre walls perished.

front no plate cracked, headlamp aims and images just acceptable, seering operation slightly stiff, front tyres werll worn on outer edges, slight play inboard nsr steering rack joint.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 110,028 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE DAMAGED* NSF HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR - JUST OK* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* FRONT DISCS WORN AND RUSTED- JUST OK* THICK CARPETS AND UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESRICT EXAMINATION* PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS*

NSF BRAKE HOSE HEAVILY PERISHED - JUST ACCEPTABLE*ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD ENDS* REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* OSF CV BOOT PERISHED* REAR TYRES PERISHED AND WORN* REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED* BRAKE PIPES CORRODED- NS FRONT TO REAR POORLY ATTACHED*

Pass 29 Sep 2006 103,148 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 103,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ct. †front wipers just adequate, rear wiper useless, osf outer cv boot perished and inner boot appears to be leaking, front brake hoses perished,

rear tyre walls perished both tyres, front tyres worn on outer edges, front lower arms to antiroll bar bushes perished, front disc faces corroded on outer diameter, but vast majority of disc face smooth and bfight, nsf headlamp aim slightly indistin

steering possibly very slightly stiff lock to lock.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 98,055 miles

nsf t rod end rubber boot split, wear in nsf inner steering rack joint, front suspension bushes generally well worn, both outer cv boots perished, rear tyre walls perished, nsf brake hose perished, osr inner under sill area starting to corrode.

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H544 GPJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H544 GPJ, 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

How do I check the history of H544 GPJ?

You can check the full history of H544 GPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H544 GPJ registered?

H544 GPJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H544 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H544 GPJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H544 GPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H544 GPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.