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H859 DFR

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,681 mi
Last recorded83,681 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 DFR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,813 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 71,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,864 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 71,862 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,299 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,291 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H859 DFR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H859 DFR, 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 H859 DFR registered?

H859 DFR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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