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H785 GPL

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,540 mi
Last recorded149,540 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 GPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 149,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 145,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 129,713 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 119,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cooling fan not working.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 119,785 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 108,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 108,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,015 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Apr 2011 94,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,645 miles

Front brake hose showing wear.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,645 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 87,397 miles

battery insecure

o/s/f anti roll bar linkpin top protective rubber insecure

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 GPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPL, 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 GPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H785 GPL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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