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H78 DKE

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

134,761 mi
Last recorded134,761 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2005
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 DKE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2005 134,761 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DKE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DKE, 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 H78 DKE registered?

H78 DKE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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