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H788 PAW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,506 mi
Last recorded73,506 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 PAW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,958 miles

CENTER MIRROR MISSING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND NOISY (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 66,558 miles

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

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

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

Central MIRROR IS MISSING

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,411 miles

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

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

initial imbalance to front brake performance - recommend attention

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,657 miles

off side front brake hose starting to perish

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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H788 PAW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H788 PAW, 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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What year was H788 PAW registered?

H788 PAW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 September 1990.

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