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H839 TWT

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,595 mi
Last recorded136,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 136,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 136,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 125,286 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 125,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 112,569 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 112,569 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 111,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 110,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 110,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 109,734 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 TWT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H839 TWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H839 TWT registered?

H839 TWT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is H839 TWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H839 TWT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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