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H717 POF

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,181 mi
Last recorded100,181 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH717 POF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,983 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 99,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 99,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,311 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,966 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 98,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 97,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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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H717 POF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H717 POF, 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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What year was H717 POF registered?

H717 POF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 October 1990.

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