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H7 FCO

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,161 mi
Last recorded120,161 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 FCO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 120,161 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 119,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 119,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 119,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,496 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 119,496 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,260 miles

Both inner driveshaft CV gaitors slightly perishing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Number plate light dim

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe bush slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 117,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 117,259 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 115,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,769 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,207 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 112,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,636 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight damage to front number plate.

Surface corrosion to vehicle.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,404 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 97,399 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,225 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 92,225 miles

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

Off side front wiper blade split fron end

Pass 24 Oct 2009 84,506 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 84,293 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,777 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 65,777 miles

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

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

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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H7 FCO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H7 FCO, 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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H7 FCO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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