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H704 WGG

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

235,183 mi
Last recorded235,183 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH704 WGG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 235,183 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 231,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 227,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 224,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 223,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 222,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 218,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 214,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 210,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 18 Nov 2013 206,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 201,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 201,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 195,082 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated with grease unable to examine properly

cable ties have been used to secure flexy brake hoses fitment of original metal retaining clips advised

some corrosion forming on flexy hose ferrules

Fail 3 Nov 2011 194,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated with grease unable to examine properly

some corrosion forming on flexy hose ferrules

Pass 23 Nov 2010 190,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight play on nearside and offside front lower door hinges

Pass 3 Oct 2009 186,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake travel getting high

rear wiper blade rubber torn slightly

slight play on nearside front and offside front lower door hinges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 178,505 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre on 2mm and nearside tyre on 3mm

slight play on offside front bottom doore hinge

Pass 29 Sep 2007 177,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 172,239 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play on both front door hinges.

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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H704 WGG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H704 WGG, 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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H704 WGG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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