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H809 VBV

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,106 mi
Last recorded163,106 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH809 VBV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 163,106 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 163,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 159,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 159,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 154,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 153,685 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 153,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both front outer cv boots cracked

crack on front number plate (top corner)

oil leak

windscreen starting to mark across swept area

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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H809 VBV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H809 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.

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What year was H809 VBV registered?

H809 VBV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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