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H842 JOO

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,196 mi
Last recorded48,196 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH842 JOO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,196 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perishing & wearing low 3mm

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,700 miles

both rear tyres perishing

f/o/s brake slight bind

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing

f/o/s brake slight bind

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2010 35,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,902 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,029 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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H842 JOO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H842 JOO, 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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H842 JOO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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