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H859 FNH

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,988 mi
Last recorded127,988 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 FNH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,988 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing both sides 4 point harness fitted ()

Front fixed bucket seats fitted both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all round (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,501 miles

Oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Radiator poor staining and fins missing.

Rear view mirror missing.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 125,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Radiator poor staining and fins missing.

Rear view mirror missing.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,390 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 125,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2012 125,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,957 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 123,957 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 118,912 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 118,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 117,616 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 117,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 117,524 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 117,524 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 114,985 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 22 Sep 2005 114,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear bump stop missing

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 FNH is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H859 FNH, 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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H859 FNH is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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