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H869 RET

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH869 RET
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,411 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,099 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,733 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,733 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 64,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,747 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,871 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,943 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 59,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 59,905 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 RET is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H869 RET, 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 H869 RET registered?

H869 RET is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 September 1990.

Is H869 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for H869 RET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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