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H708 XNP

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH708 XNP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 118,438 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,428 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 118,428 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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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H708 XNP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H708 XNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H708 XNP registered?

H708 XNP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 November 1990.

Is H708 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H708 XNP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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