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H581 JRU

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,693 mi
Last recorded163,693 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 JRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wing mirrors slightly obscured by overspray on windows

Pass 3 Aug 2022 163,684 miles

Body work in poor condition

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 163,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Body work in poor condition

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 163,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bottoms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bottoms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box around mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 163,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bottoms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bottoms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box around mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 163,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 163,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 163,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 163,605 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 163,596 miles

All front suspension bushes perished

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

engine misfire

Pass 22 Apr 2016 163,569 miles

oil leaks

Fail 21 Apr 2016 163,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2015 163,315 miles

Oil leak

side wall crackes in o/s rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2015 163,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

side wall crackes in o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 163,243 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre sidewall crackes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 163,134 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 163,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 162,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2011 161,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 26 Apr 2010 161,080 miles

handbrake outer covering split

Fail 26 Apr 2010 161,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake outer covering split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 160,102 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 157,858 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 157,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 154,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 152,342 miles

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

passenger side rear foot brake slightly dow on brake effort;

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 JRU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H581 JRU, 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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H581 JRU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 October 1990.

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