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H56 XYN

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,980 mi
Last recorded126,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 XYN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 126,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,309 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s steering rack has slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2014 125,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,361 miles

Lift/play in nearside and offside front suspension macpherson stut top attachments.

Play wear in nearside steering track adjusting rod inner ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 83,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,571 miles

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2005 75,840 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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H56 XYN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H56 XYN, 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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H56 XYN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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