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H61 ELN

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH61 ELN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 125,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 124,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,854 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 123,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,476 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe slight leak on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,455 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,299 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,455 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps have condensation in them (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 120,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 120,368 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 117,732 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 117,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 116,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,848 miles

Horn sound close to limits once stoped working .

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

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

Rear tyres cracking side walls .n/s and o/s/r .

Pass 9 Jul 2007 114,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 113,844 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 113,839 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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H61 ELN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H61 ELN, 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 H61 ELN registered?

H61 ELN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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