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H874 WVJ

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

131,618 mi
Last recorded131,618 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH874 WVJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2011 131,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2010 130,946 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 130,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2009 130,159 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 130,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 129,311 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front fog light missing

rigid brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2008 129,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front fog light missing

rigid brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2007 128,398 miles

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

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

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

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

very slight drag o/s/f brake

Fail 12 Oct 2007 128,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

very slight drag o/s/f brake

Pass 18 Oct 2006 127,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 127,254 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 126,181 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 126,177 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

rear suspension tight

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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H874 WVJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 H874 WVJ, 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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H874 WVJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 November 1990.

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