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H545 WHR

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,957 mi
Last recorded108,957 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH545 WHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 108,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 108,878 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 108,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail / front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,865 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 108,722 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 108,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 108,601 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,256 miles

offside and nearside front floor panels slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 107,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded not in a perscibed area

Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front floor panel slightly corroded not in a perscribed area

Pass 29 Jul 2009 106,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 105,512 miles

Evidence of front impact damage to area around front suspension mounting offside

Front fog lights contravene lighting regulations.....illegal

Pass 2 Apr 2007 100,794 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 100,702 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H545 WHR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 H545 WHR, 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 H545 WHR registered?

H545 WHR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 September 1990.

Is H545 WHR safe to buy?

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