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H589 GPJ

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,256 mi
Last recorded155,256 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 GPJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 155,256 miles

O/S/R suspension seized

Fail 13 Dec 2012 155,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R suspension seized

Pass 18 Nov 2011 153,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heatshield insecure /ns handbrake cable insecure

os front seatbelt clasp needs attention

slight play ns rack end

Fail 18 Nov 2011 153,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heatshield insecure /ns handbrake cable insecure

os front seatbelt clasp needs attention

slight play ns rack end

Pass 26 Nov 2010 152,212 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded....oil leaks....o/s outer cv boot leaking grease and may split soon....n/s/r tyre perished....o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 25 Nov 2010 152,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded....oil leaks....o/s outer cv boot leaking grease and may split soon....n/s/r tyre perished....o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 147,444 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 147,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

both front seatbelt clasps need attention /heatsheild insecure /handbrake cables insecure

brake pipes have been painted

slight play ns of steering rack /

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2008 140,369 miles

both front seatbelt clasps need attention

heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2008 140,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front seatbelt clasps need attention

heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,731 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front seatbelt clasps need attention /brake pipes painted /

handbrake cable casings cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2006 125,360 miles

both front seatbelt clasps need attention / manifold heatshield insecure /handbrake cable outer casings cracked /slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2005 116,821 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 116,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

ns handbrake cable outer casing cracked

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 GPJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 December 1990.

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