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H658 NEL

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

56,118 mi
Last recorded56,118 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH658 NEL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,118 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre cracked but ok

Fail 2 Aug 2016 56,117 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty main beam is dip and dip is main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses the screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,112 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 56,112 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour front both (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear both (1.2.1e)

Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corroded both front wing but not 30cm in prescribed area

n/s front floor slight corrsion

o/s wing mirror slight cracked

rear seat belts missing

Pass 29 Apr 2006 32,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H658 NEL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H658 NEL, 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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H658 NEL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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