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H703 JJK

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,338 mi
Last recorded93,338 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 JJK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 93,338 miles

Oil leak

reduced movement on suspension due to vehicle being excessivly lowered.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 93,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

reduced movement on suspension due to vehicle being excessivly lowered.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 91,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 91,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 90,807 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front and rear wheels different sizes

Nearside rear suspension sitting lower than offside. Advise rectified

Offside rear tyre on 2mm and sidewalls perished. Strongly advise replaced

Oil leak

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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H703 JJK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc 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 H703 JJK, 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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H703 JJK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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