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H839 CCA

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,112 mi
Last recorded121,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH839 CCA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 121,112 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 121,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 120,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 120,211 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 120,211 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 119,141 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,063 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 118,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,018 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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H839 CCA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CCA, 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 H839 CCA registered?

H839 CCA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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