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H591 FLR

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,456 mi
Last recorded164,456 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH591 FLR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 164,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 162,922 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 162,912 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 158,943 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 158,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 156,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 156,819 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 154,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight spares

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 145,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers set pivots slightly worn

slight free play n/s rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2011 130,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 121,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,145 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 104,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 103,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 103,890 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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H591 FLR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLR, 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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H591 FLR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 October 1990.

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