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H54 AOU

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,148 mi
Last recorded148,148 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 AOU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 148,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 145,700 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 145,266 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Braided line outer plastic has split. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 143,228 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 143,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 140,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 140,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 140,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 139,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 139,276 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 135,709 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 135,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 131,188 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 131,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 125,499 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 125,282 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 120,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 120,493 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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H54 AOU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H54 AOU, 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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H54 AOU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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