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H579 YAM

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH579 YAM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2012 72,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,042 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,728 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,694 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,694 miles

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

Both front to rer brake pipes suspect by petrpl tank.

Nasty oil leak / distributer area

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,489 miles

Both track control arm bushes poor.

Engine burns oil

N?s?r tyre poor

centre exhaust box splitting

Fail 28 Oct 2008 62,488 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both track control arm bushes poor.

Engine burns oil

N?s?r tyre poor

centre exhaust box splitting

Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,137 miles

4 rear metal brake pipes poor.

Centre exhaust split

Front number plate poor.

TCA arm bushes split / poor.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

4 rear metal brake pipes poor.

Centre exhaust split

Front number plate poor.

TCA arm bushes split / poor.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,700 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 61,700 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H579 YAM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H579 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H579 YAM registered?

H579 YAM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H579 YAM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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