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H78 CRY

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,792 mi
Last recorded93,792 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 CRY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak heavy ()

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Oil leak heavy ()

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,559 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 81,813 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 81,813 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is perished and treads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,469 miles

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

Oil leak

non-obligatory (nearside door) mirror insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake pad wear wire insecure

non-obligatory (nearside door) mirror insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,722 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front springs corroded

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

battery flat/dead

both front wings support struts rusted away

engine overheating on test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,356 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,695 miles

all brake pipes rusty

cv boot loose

n/s/f tyre side wall worn

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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H78 CRY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H78 CRY, 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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H78 CRY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1990.

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