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H698 SVF

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,543 mi
Last recorded162,543 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH698 SVF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 162,543 miles

crack in windscreen offside bottom,not in swept area.

cracking between tread onnearside rear tyre.

offside seat belt buckle caseing missing.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 162,526 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

crack in windscreen offside bottom,not in swept area.

cracking between tread onnearside rear tyre.

offside seat belt buckle caseing missing.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 155,238 miles

crack in windscreen offside bottom.

offside seat belt buckle caseing missing.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 155,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen offside bottom.

offside seat belt buckle caseing missing.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 140,778 miles

Crack In Windscreen Outside Of Swept Area On Offside Front Lower.

Fuel Pipes Corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 140,778 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Both Middle Section And Rear Silencer Extremely Fragile And In Poor Condition.

Crack In Windscreen Outside Of Swept Area On Offside Front Lower.

Fuel Pipes Corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 130,938 miles

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

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

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

Rear Number Plate Cracked.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 130,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Brake Disc's In Extremely Poor Condition, Worn and Corroded.

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

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

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

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

Rear Number Plate Cracked.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,094 miles

Damage To Nearside Front Indicator

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 120,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage To Nearside Front Indicator

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,942 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 109,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 100,870 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 100,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 98,329 miles

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

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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H698 SVF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H698 SVF, 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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H698 SVF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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