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H86 XAL

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,052 mi
Last recorded84,052 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH86 XAL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,052 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged deteriorated (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,983 miles

Inline fuel filter deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,891 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 83,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,577 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 83,574 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre deflated

Fail 26 Sep 2011 83,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,124 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 83,124 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,806 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 75,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 75,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,448 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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H86 XAL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H86 XAL, 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 H86 XAL registered?

H86 XAL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 November 1990.

Is H86 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H86 XAL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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