CarVerify

Free Car Check

H598 ERO

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,584 mi
Last recorded145,584 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 ERO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 145,584 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in nearside steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has had extensive restoration work and underbody protection

Fail 22 Jan 2026 145,584 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Both front brakes seized (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel leak from carburettor (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components have surface corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in nearside steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 145,169 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 141,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,890 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,461 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 118,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 116,378 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 116,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,202 miles

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,997 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Slight binding of o/s/f and n/s/f brakes

Pass 4 Jan 2011 99,619 miles

slight brake binding o/s rear

Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,125 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 88,368 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 88,368 miles

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

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H598 ERO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H598 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H598 ERO?

You can check the full history of H598 ERO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H598 ERO registered?

H598 ERO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 December 1990.

Is H598 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H598 ERO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H598 ERO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H598 ERO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.