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H824 HPD

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH824 HPD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,383 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 92,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,444 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,442 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,513 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 88,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 87,657 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 87,657 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,581 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 87,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn inner and outer walls but not to cords

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front indicator lense missing

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,686 miles

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

track control arm to anti-roll bar bushes worn

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2008 81,686 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

track control arm to anti-roll bar bushes worn

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2007 79,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 71,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 71,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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H824 HPD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H824 HPD, 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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H824 HPD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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