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H863 WVJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,052 mi
Last recorded87,052 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH863 WVJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,834 miles

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

very slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 14 Dec 2010 84,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

very slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 17 Nov 2009 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn, offside rear getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,509 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn, offside rear getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 78,092 miles

handbrake cables poor condition

tyres wearing to various degrees, nearside rear worst

Pass 23 Nov 2007 74,616 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,837 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding and rear flexy hoses cracking.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 69,176 miles

Offside front tyre on legal limit!

Rear flexy brake hoses cracking.

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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H863 WVJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H863 WVJ, 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 H863 WVJ registered?

H863 WVJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 October 1990.

Is H863 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H863 WVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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