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H878 GPE

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,922 mi
Last recorded110,922 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 GPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak from engine /transmission ()

Pass 2 May 2017 106,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2017 106,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 101,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,733 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,733 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,125 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,610 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 79,610 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 79,501 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 78,750 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 78,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 78,031 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 78,031 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 77,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2007 77,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 76,159 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 76,159 miles

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

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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H878 GPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H878 GPE, 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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H878 GPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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