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H741 WGG

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,177 mi
Last recorded101,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 WGG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 101,177 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 101,177 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,556 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 96,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 90,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,276 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 87,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,059 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise on hand brake cable insecure

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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H741 WGG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H741 WGG, 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 H741 WGG registered?

H741 WGG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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