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H758 WGB

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

400,436 mi
Last recorded400,436 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH758 WGB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 400,436 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 100,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion build up on inside of offside rear wheel

offside handbrake cable fouling against wheel

oil leaking in engine bay

slight noise from offside front brake

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

smoke build up during emissions test

Pass 8 Aug 2007 99,750 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 99,750 miles

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

battery warning light staying on

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre tread area starting to crack and perish

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on centre of tread area

offside handbrake cable fouling against road wheel

oil leaking in engine bay

slight fluid leak at nearside rear shock absorber

slight jagged edges forming on body of vehicle due to accident damage

slight smoke at idle during emission test

Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,443 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 99,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion developing on vehicle and suspension components

damage on bonnet of vehicle

slight bind on both rear brakes

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 WGB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WGB, 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 WGB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 October 1990.

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