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H556 ECW

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,224 mi
Last recorded99,224 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH556 ECW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,085 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 99,085 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,075 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 99,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 98,837 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 98,512 miles

steering shaft uj stiff.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 98,512 miles

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

steering shaft uj stiff.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 97,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,561 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 97,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 94,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 93,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 92,497 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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H556 ECW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H556 ECW, 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 H556 ECW registered?

H556 ECW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H556 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H556 ECW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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