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H856 ENE

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,824 mi
Last recorded55,824 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH856 ENE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 55,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 55,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 54,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,143 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 53,901 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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H856 ENE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H856 ENE, 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 H856 ENE registered?

H856 ENE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H856 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H856 ENE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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