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H780 FPJ

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,731 mi
Last recorded177,731 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH780 FPJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 177,731 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 177,731 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 175,525 miles

o/s cv boot damp

o/s/f brake tight

Pass 13 Sep 2011 169,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 161,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 154,326 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 154,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak (engine)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 148,520 miles

advise replacement of o/s front to rear brake pipe.(above fuel tank corroded)

both rear brake efforts low.advise attention

Fail 15 Aug 2008 148,498 miles

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

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

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

advise replacement of o/s front to rear brake pipe.(above fuel tank corroded)

both rear brake efforts low.advise attention

christmas tree on interior mirror reason for failure.now removed

Pass 9 Aug 2007 142,502 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 142,502 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

os head light cracked †both rear brake hoses perished †both front tyres worn very low †nsr brake binding †nsr seat belt twisted will not retract properly

Pass 7 Aug 2006 127,818 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 127,818 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty †os head light cracked †clutch poor and noisy †fault with os hand brake †

Pass 22 Jul 2005 115,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 115,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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H780 FPJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H780 FPJ, 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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H780 FPJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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