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H785 FPJ

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,881 mi
Last recorded133,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 FPJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 133,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,594 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 133,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 128,485 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,887 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 126,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 126,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 117,181 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 117,180 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 108,569 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 96,948 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,948 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 85,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,803 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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H785 FPJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H785 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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H785 FPJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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