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H691 UYB

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,227 mi
Last recorded88,227 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH691 UYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2012 88,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear suspension arm has restricted travel

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,227 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear suspension arm has restricted travel

Fail 5 Nov 2009 88,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

bracket under drivers seat broken

no spare wheel

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play in nearside front antirollbar link

Pass 17 Oct 2008 78,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,527 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

rear footbrake effort low, nearside handbrake effort low,both rear discs pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,527 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

rear footbrake effort low, nearside handbrake effort low,both rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,115 miles

Oil leak

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

wipers justed clear screen

Fail 7 Sep 2006 71,066 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

passengers door mounting insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,040 miles

O/S HAND BRAKE EFFIENCY LOW

REAR TYRES NEARING LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

Fail 2 Sep 2005 66,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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)

o/s rear handbrake effiency low

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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H691 UYB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H691 UYB, 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 H691 UYB registered?

H691 UYB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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