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H705 GPL

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

241,373 mi
Last recorded241,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH705 GPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 241,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Jun 2008 241,367 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

offside hand brake cable in very poor condition

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 221,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion in both front brake discs

hand brake cables in poor condition

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear suspension rear rubber mounting blocks in poor condition

slight binding in nearside front brake

Fail 10 Jul 2007 221,481 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion in front brake discs

nearside hand brake cable in very poor condition

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear suspension rear rubber mounting blocks in poor condition

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 27 Jun 2006 199,080 miles

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

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2005
Fail 15 Jul 2005 180,612 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE

both handbrake cables in poor condition

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes,pipes routed underneath fuel tank.unable to see in full,would recommend further attention

slight corrosion in both rear brake backplates

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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H705 GPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H705 GPL, 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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H705 GPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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