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H833 VBV

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH833 VBV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 116,363 miles

screenwash switch sticks needs cleaning

Fail 12 Sep 2007 116,363 miles

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

screenwash switch sticks needs cleaning

Pass 23 Sep 2006 110,419 miles

both outer hand brake cables are cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2006 110,355 miles

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

both outer hand brake cables are cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2005 105,310 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 105,310 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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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H833 VBV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H833 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 H833 VBV registered?

H833 VBV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H833 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H833 VBV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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