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H801 XCA

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 XCA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 94,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear seats and seatbelts removed

brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2008 94,848 miles

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

All rear seats and belts removed

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 9 Jul 2008 94,827 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All rear seats and belts removed

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 85,690 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 85,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,089 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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H801 XCA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H801 XCA, 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 H801 XCA registered?

H801 XCA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 September 1990.

Is H801 XCA safe to buy?

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