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H829 YFL

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 YFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,031 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 101,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake pipes have surface coroson

both rear shock absorber bushes(lower) split and deteriorating.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 95,498 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 95,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 89,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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H829 YFL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H829 YFL, 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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H829 YFL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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