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H74 BEC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,324 mi
Last recorded102,324 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH74 BEC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 102,324 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 102,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,394 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,461 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 96,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,858 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,462 miles

Rear axle mountings slight movement in rubber mounts

Fail 4 Nov 2015 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle mountings slight movement in rubber mounts

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,143 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,951 miles

bump stop missing o/s rear

Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bump stop missing o/s rear

Fail 10 Nov 2011 73,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,076 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 72,062 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,628 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 67,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,144 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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H74 BEC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H74 BEC, 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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H74 BEC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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