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H549 JRU

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,798 mi
Last recorded116,798 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 JRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 116,798 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of body

Pass 23 Apr 2025 104,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 104,382 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 103,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only when engine cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,931 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 102,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside rear brake drum back plates corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 100,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear brake drum back plates corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

brake servo corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,524 miles

Brake servo corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,843 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 97,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,521 miles

Both rear shock absorber rubber bushes perished.

Corrosion on fuel pipes under vehicle.

Engine sump corroided.

Slight corrosion in N/S/R sill.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 95,427 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 95,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 93,868 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 93,868 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 92,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2011 92,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 91,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded behind steering rack

Pass 26 May 2009 89,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2008 88,620 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 87,786 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses ferrules slightly corroded

suspected wheel bearing noise when on road test

Pass 17 May 2006 84,700 miles

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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H549 JRU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H549 JRU, 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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H549 JRU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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