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H869 ELY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH869 ELY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 88,623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,518 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 88,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,196 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,003 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear small cut in tread

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,003 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear small cut in tread

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,965 miles

drivers door hinge pins worn nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,690 miles

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

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

fuel line corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside rear brake slight binding

rear tyres tread worn low

Fail 22 Apr 2014 87,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

fuel line corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside rear brake slight binding

rear tyres tread worn low

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,528 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,452 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,452 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,157 miles

all tyres low

Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,665 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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H869 ELY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H869 ELY, 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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H869 ELY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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