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H865 FRK

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,166 mi
Last recorded108,166 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 FRK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 108,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,283 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,180 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 107,180 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 107,143 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 107,132 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 107,126 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,877 miles

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 106,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 106,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,910 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 105,190 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 104,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

battery innsecure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 102,947 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 102,947 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 99,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 91,869 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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H865 FRK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 H865 FRK, 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 H865 FRK registered?

H865 FRK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H865 FRK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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