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H581 AEC

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,592 mi
Last recorded120,592 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 AEC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 120,592 miles

rear service brakes do not increase and decrease at the same rates.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 120,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs badly deteriorated.

corrosion to front of nearside front to rear brake pipe.

nearside headlight aim high.

offside parking brake cable insecure.

offside rear light unit damaged.

oil leak

spare tyre defective

washers and wipers deteriorated.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 113,390 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 113,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded.

both nearside front and offside rear seat belt buckles deteriorated.

corrosion to offside of bulkhead.

nearside headlight aim low.

offside park brake cable insecure.

various oil leaks.

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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H581 AEC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H581 AEC, 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 H581 AEC registered?

H581 AEC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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