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H831 DCD

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,604 mi
Last recorded47,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 DCD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,604 miles

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

both front seat belt buckles poor condition.

front number plate damaged.

minor diesel leak from pump area.

minor exhaust blow downpipe area.

n/s wing mirror poor condition.

n/s/r light unit cracked.

n/s/r tyre poor condition.

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 47,558 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front seat belt buckles poor condition.

front number plate damaged.

minor diesel leak from pump area.

n/s wing mirror poor condition.

n/s/r light unit cracked.

n/s/r tyre poor condition.

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,258 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 46,258 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator belt noisy.

Front seat belt stalks poor condition.

N/s/r tyre wall perished and tread close to limit.

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,237 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 45,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise rear wiper blade deteoriated

advise spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Jul 2005 42,467 miles

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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H831 DCD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver 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 H831 DCD, 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 H831 DCD registered?

H831 DCD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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