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H591 ELU

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,119 mi
Last recorded74,119 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH591 ELU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,119 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,025 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,025 miles

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,468 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 72,468 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,936 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,365 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,889 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,981 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s door mirror case losse

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,977 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 67,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,758 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 59,701 miles

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

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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H591 ELU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H591 ELU, 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 H591 ELU registered?

H591 ELU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is H591 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H591 ELU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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