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H556 WHR

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,381 mi
Last recorded165,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH556 WHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 165,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 163,049 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 163,049 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 158,705 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 158,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 156,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 158,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 149,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 145,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 141,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 131,038 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 130,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 127,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 121,724 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 WHR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H556 WHR registered?

H556 WHR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H556 WHR safe to buy?

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