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H679 GFH

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

241,808 mi
Last recorded241,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH679 GFH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 241,808 miles

Corrosion nearside front jacking point, not prescribed area

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 239,923 miles

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

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

Offside rear lens cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2011 238,850 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 238,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 232,608 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 232,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 221,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 213,671 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 203,415 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 203,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 192,298 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 192,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 191,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2005 179,004 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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H679 GFH is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H679 GFH, 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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H679 GFH is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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