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H758 RJE

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,062 mi
Last recorded112,062 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH758 RJE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,062 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 112,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 111,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 111,779 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 111,758 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 109,388 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread starting to wear.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 106,559 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,277 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 104,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 101,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 101,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 95,550 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 95,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2005 95,469 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H758 RJE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H758 RJE, 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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H758 RJE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 September 1990.

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