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H869 MDW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,964 mi
Last recorded137,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH869 MDW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2015 137,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight stiffness in steering on lock to lock

Pass 21 Jan 2015 137,964 miles

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

slight stiffness in steering on lock to lock

Fail 19 Dec 2014 137,951 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear screen

Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,025 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 135,984 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 135,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine not ticking over

exhaust shield insecure rear

Pass 2 Dec 2011 130,193 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 130,193 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 123,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 123,764 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 123,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 123,746 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 123,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 123,470 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 123,470 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 123,046 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 123,046 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 121,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MDW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H869 MDW, 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 MDW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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