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H843 JLB

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,362 mi
Last recorded128,362 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH843 JLB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlight deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 122,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2012 117,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 114,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 112,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 109,730 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 109,645 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 106,943 miles

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

O/s/rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls and tread

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 99,262 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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H843 JLB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H843 JLB, 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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H843 JLB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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