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H771 BPO

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

105,776 mi
Last recorded105,776 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH771 BPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,776 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 105,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 104,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 104,302 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,084 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,084 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,626 miles

near side front lower ball joint cover split

near side headlamp chipped

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

off side front lower ball joint cover split

off side front tyre close to limit

oil leak at engine

Fail 26 Mar 2012 101,623 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc corroded

front brake pads low

near side front lower ball joint cover split

near side headlamp chipped

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

off side front lower ball joint cover split

off side front tyre close to limit

oil leak at engine

Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads very low.

Oiliness to underside of vehicle.

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 99,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oiliness to engine.

Rear brake pads low.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 99,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oiliness to engine.

Rear brake pads low.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,421 miles

Both rear inner brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc corroded at inner surface.

Offside rear subframe mount starting to split.

Oiliness to engine.

Rear brake pads low.

Slight exhaust blow at centre box/pipe.

Slight grease leak offside cv boot.

Surface corrosion to fornt to rear brake pipe.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 98,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Both rear inner brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc corroded at inner surface.

Offside rear subframe mount starting to split.

Oiliness to engine.

Rear brake pads low.

Slight exhaust blow at centre box/pipe.

Slight grease leak offside cv boot.

Surface corrosion to fornt to rear brake pipe.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 97,439 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 97,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,376 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 95,376 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 93,642 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2006 93,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nail in tyre

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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H771 BPO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 H771 BPO, 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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H771 BPO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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