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H573 RWU

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,030 mi
Last recorded28,030 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH573 RWU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 28,030 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 28,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 27,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 26,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 26,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 25,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 25,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,923 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,773 miles

oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,343 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 24,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,241 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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H573 RWU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H573 RWU, 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 H573 RWU registered?

H573 RWU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H573 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H573 RWU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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