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H589 MDW

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,787 mi
Last recorded179,787 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 MDW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 179,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside inner wing very rusty,but not holed.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 179,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front seatbelt twisted.

offside inner wing very rusty, but not holed.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 171,414 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 171,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear indecator slight damage to lens

off side head light slight damage to glass

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 MDW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc 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 H589 MDW, 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 H589 MDW registered?

H589 MDW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H589 MDW safe to buy?

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