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H81 MAJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,306 mi
Last recorded96,306 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH81 MAJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 95,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,757 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 95,757 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,363 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,729 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 90,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,974 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear suspension stiff

tick over high

Fail 12 Dec 2006 86,931 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tick over high

water leak from o/s steel pipe (inner wing)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 56,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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H81 MAJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H81 MAJ, 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 H81 MAJ registered?

H81 MAJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 October 1990.

Is H81 MAJ safe to buy?

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