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H550 MNY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 MNY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 97,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower B pillar in door shut fractured/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis legs both sides in front of subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiters both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both park brake cable outers split

both rear tyres perished 185/55/15

Pass 15 Aug 2025 94,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit 185/55/15

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall badly perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dull with brake and side lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both park brake cable outers split

Fail 11 Aug 2025 94,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit 185/55/15

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall badly perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both park brake cable outers split

Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,719 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 88,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,736 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 189,357 miles

both front inner wings beginning to corrode in front of strut top mountings

Pass 9 Aug 2019 187,406 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 9 Aug 2018 184,609 miles

corrosion beginning to both front inner wings

Pass 7 Aug 2017 152,840 miles

corrosion to inner wing areas

park brake efficiency just in limit

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 8 Aug 2016 180,348 miles

corrosion beginning to both front inner wings

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2015 178,148 miles

park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 11 Aug 2014 176,060 miles

wear to front brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2013 174,378 miles

both boot floor areas beginning to corrode -- wear to front + rear brake pads

Pass 4 Aug 2012 172,354 miles

wear to o/s rear tyre - on wear limit

Pass 6 Aug 2011 170,182 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge - near limit

Fail 6 Aug 2011 170,182 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge - near limit

Pass 5 Aug 2010 168,311 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 166,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 163,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 160,606 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 160,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 151,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 142,090 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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H550 MNY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H550 MNY, 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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H550 MNY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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