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H578 AGA

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH578 AGA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 71,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,705 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,532 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,151 miles

genera; corrosion to floor pan

Fail 12 Sep 2015 71,142 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,532 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to front floor area

ns handbrake cable corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,547 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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H578 AGA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H578 AGA, 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 H578 AGA registered?

H578 AGA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 November 1990.

Is H578 AGA safe to buy?

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