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H589 DBP

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,457 mi
Last recorded142,457 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 DBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 142,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear suspention has restricted movment

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Dec 2013 142,457 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear suspention has restricted movment

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2013 142,453 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear suspention has restricted movment

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 138,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE & GEAR BOX

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 19 Dec 2011 131,166 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S EXCESSIVELY CORRODED + IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

NEAR SIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTTER SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEVEL LOW, TOPPED UP IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT EMMISIONS TEST

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 131,166 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S EXCESSIVELY CORRODED + IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

NEAR SIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTTER SPLIT

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEVEL LOW, TOPPED UP IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT EMMISIONS TEST

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 120,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Dec 2010 120,755 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 118,031 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 118,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 117,208 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 104,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 104,442 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 87,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,968 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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H589 DBP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H589 DBP, 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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H589 DBP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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