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H718 VTV

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,238 mi
Last recorded34,238 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 VTV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 34,238 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 34,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,135 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,237 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,405 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,657 miles

Oil leak

all brake ferrels starting to corrode

all brake pipes a little corroded

rear offside indicator lamp cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,269 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,723 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 29,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight drag on all brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,107 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight drag on all brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,087 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 28,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,973 miles

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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H718 VTV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H718 VTV, 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 H718 VTV registered?

H718 VTV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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The MOT history for H718 VTV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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