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H789 REO

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,514 mi
Last recorded62,514 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 REO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 62,514 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 61,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 60,213 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 58,720 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 58,678 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

heavy corrosion on front to rear underbody fuel pipes

nearside front indicator lense cracked and small piece missing

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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H789 REO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H789 REO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H789 REO registered?

H789 REO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H789 REO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H789 REO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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