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H872 YFL

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,137 mi
Last recorded136,137 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 YFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 136,137 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s cv boot clip fouling hub carrier

Pass 24 Oct 2011 134,650 miles

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs heavily pitted but not affecting performance

Pass 16 Jun 2006 127,712 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 127,712 miles

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

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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H872 YFL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H872 YFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H872 YFL registered?

H872 YFL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is H872 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H872 YFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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