CarVerify

Free Car Check

H808 VBV

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,554 mi
Last recorded198,554 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH808 VBV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 198,554 miles

Clutch bearing about to collapse / noisey

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 198,547 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 194,551 miles

Exhaust clamp fowling gearbox causing vibration

Near side front bumper insecure

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 194,551 miles

Exhaust clamp fowling gearbox causing vibration

Near side front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 191,267 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 191,267 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 185,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 180,756 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front side lamp flickering

Pass 20 Jul 2012 174,942 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 174,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2011 166,475 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 166,475 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 159,817 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 154,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 154,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 150,451 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 150,444 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 143,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jan 2006 136,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 136,195 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 136,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

nearside and offside handbrake cables are insecure.

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H808 VBV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H808 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H808 VBV?

You can check the full history of H808 VBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H808 VBV registered?

H808 VBV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H808 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H808 VBV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H808 VBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H808 VBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.