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H762 YFL

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,726 mi
Last recorded150,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH762 YFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 150,726 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 150,477 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 150,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 150,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 150,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 149,854 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 149,655 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 144,385 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 144,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 143,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 140,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 134,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 127,652 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 127,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 112,914 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 112,914 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 104,479 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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H762 YFL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H762 YFL, 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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H762 YFL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1990.

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