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H852 FKX

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,360 mi
Last recorded150,360 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH852 FKX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 150,360 miles

rearbrakes slightly im balanced

Fail 17 Nov 2009 150,350 miles

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

rearbrakes slightly im balanced

Pass 8 Oct 2008 137,489 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 137,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake back plates corrodeing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 116,520 miles

nearside rear slight brake binding,coil springs corroded,both front brake hoses perishing

off side hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2007 116,508 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside rear slight brake binding,coil springs corroded,both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 96,441 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2006 96,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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H852 FKX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H852 FKX, 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 H852 FKX registered?

H852 FKX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H852 FKX safe to buy?

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