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H778 ADV

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,587 mi
Last recorded158,587 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH778 ADV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 158,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 156,840 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 156,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 155,239 miles

corrosion to floor/chassis,sills,pillars,rear brake back plates,flexi brake pipe furrels

o/s rear bump stop is missing

radiator is in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2014 155,239 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Lower Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to floor/chassis,sills,pillars,rear brake back plates,flexi brake pipe furrels

o/s rear bump stop is missing

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2013 153,707 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 152,147 miles

Oil leak

water in n/s headlight

Pass 17 Feb 2011 149,528 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2010 146,429 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side brake disc slightly warped

Fail 17 Feb 2010 146,429 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side brake disc slightly warped

Pass 19 Feb 2009 142,227 miles

all brake pipes painted in underseal

both o/s and n/s front track arm viod bushes worn

front struts corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 142,239 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

all brake pipes painted in underseal

both o/s and n/s front track arm viod bushes worn

front struts corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 138,624 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 138,481 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 134,296 miles

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

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

steering and suspension worn and coroded,brake hoses coroded and perished,possible offside rear brake fault.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 134,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

steering / suspension systems worn and corroded

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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H778 ADV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H778 ADV, 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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H778 ADV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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