MOT Status
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150,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs inner slightly pitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering column top bearing/bush has excessive movement
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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H848 ELM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 H848 ELM, 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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H848 ELM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 August 1990.
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