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H853 GPE

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,979 mi
Last recorded144,979 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH853 GPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2007 144,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

advanced corrosion in coolent pipe near alternator

both inner cv boots split

brake pedal feels spongy

corrosion in both front and nearside rear brake pipes

hand brake cable not held to fuel tank clips

hand brake cables in poor condition

nearside door mirror glass poor condition

offside front to rear brake pipe does not follow factory fitted route

rear brake slightly out of balance

rear suspension mounting blocks in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2006 144,388 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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H853 GPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H853 GPE, 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 H853 GPE registered?

H853 GPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 September 1990.

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