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H73 BDB

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,915 mi
Last recorded124,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH73 BDB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 124,915 miles

spare tyre is flat.

Fail 23 Jul 2025 124,915 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking next to fuel tank braided pipe leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

spare tyre is flat.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 123,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underside. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake very slight lag in operation.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,571 miles

All metal brake pipes rusted

All tyres perished

Both rear shock absorbers weaping fluid

Pass 9 May 2015 123,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 123,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 123,456 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 12,337 miles

nsf brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 31 Dec 2012 123,224 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2011 122,724 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

steering rack damper plastic cover perished

Fail 17 Oct 2011 122,711 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

steering rack damper plastic cover perished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 119,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,141 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 112,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 108,993 miles

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

engine oil dipstick handle missing advise replace or risk dipstick damaging engine

engine oil low

engine starting to smoke

wires trapped at bottom n/s/f corner of radiator possible fire hazzard if wires rub or melt through

Fail 7 Aug 2008 108,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil dipstick handle missing advise replace or risk dipstick damaging engine

engine oil low

engine starting to smoke

wires trapped at bottom n/s/f corner of radiator possible fire hazzard if wires rub or melt through

Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,586 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 103,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H73 BDB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 H73 BDB, 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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H73 BDB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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