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H648 CJU

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

155,325 mi
Last recorded155,325 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH648 CJU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 155,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel arch rusty

offside front wheelarch rusty

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 155,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

nearside front wheel arch rusty

offside front wheelarch rusty

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 153,016 miles

All fuel pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 153,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 150,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 150,731 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 141,781 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 141,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 131,087 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Tyres have started to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery is insecure.

both of the rear suspension bump stops are missing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 131,085 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Both of the rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

One of the offside rear side lamps isn't working.

Tyres perished and starting to deteriorate.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 131,084 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both of the rear discs are corroded.

both rear bump stops are missing.

offside hand brake cable is insecure.

tyres perished

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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H648 CJU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 H648 CJU, 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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H648 CJU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 August 1990.

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