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H839 CBJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,191 mi
Last recorded119,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH839 CBJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 119,191 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 119,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 118,811 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,858 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,493 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 114,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 113,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 113,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 113,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 113,067 miles

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

o/s head lamp insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2010 113,061 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

o/s head lamp insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2009 112,949 miles

COOLANT PIPE CORRODED OFFSIDE FRONT

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 108,048 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both front seats becoming loose on floor pan

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 101,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 98,189 miles

clutch pedal pad missing

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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H839 CBJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H839 CBJ, 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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H839 CBJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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