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H797 GWK

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,821 mi
Last recorded145,821 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 GWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 145,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn The lower shocker bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 145,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hole (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn The lower shocker bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 137,552 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 137,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,093 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 127,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,781 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 115,781 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,126 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 105,126 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Slight drag on o/side rear brake

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,309 miles

O/side rear brake slight binding

Washers have a weak jet.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,758 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

advise spare wheel losse

Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,695 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 79,695 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,530 miles

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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H797 GWK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H797 GWK, 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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H797 GWK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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