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H558 RVF

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH558 RVF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 102,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,397 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,865 miles

Body sills starting to weaken at rear on both sides.

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake efficiency lower than nearside.(but still passed)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,112 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE.

NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE CABLE OUTER COVERING DAMAGED IN PLACES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SILLS NOT HOLED BUT METAL APPEARS WEAK IN PLACES.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,112 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE.

NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE CABLE OUTER COVERING DAMAGED IN PLACES

SILLS NOT HOLED BUT METAL APPEARS WEAK IN PLACES.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 100,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 99,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 97,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 85,637 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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H558 RVF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H558 RVF, 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 H558 RVF registered?

H558 RVF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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