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H761 RET

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,009 mi
Last recorded87,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH761 RET
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 87,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,952 miles

Drivers door hinges worn

Fail 19 Jan 2010 84,927 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Drivers door hinges worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,571 miles

advise front exhaust down pipe blowing slightly

advise n/s front tyre on 2mm

advise o/s rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 9 Jan 2008 81,541 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise front exhaust down pipe blowing slightly

advise n/s front tyre on 2mm

advise o/s rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jan 2007 79,762 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 78,285 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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H761 RET is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H761 RET, 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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What year was H761 RET registered?

H761 RET is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H761 RET safe to buy?

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