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H859 TNH

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,555 mi
Last recorded109,555 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 TNH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 109,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 109,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 109,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to remain at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 108,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 108,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint on drop link worn with slight play /lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor slight corroded around drain hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rubber bum stop on suspension arm missing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,135 miles

offside front drop link worn

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,967 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,010 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,108 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,237 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,305 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 79,127 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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H859 TNH is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TNH, 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 TNH registered?

H859 TNH is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H859 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H859 TNH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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