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H879 BMF

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,838 mi
Last recorded145,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 BMF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 145,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 145,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,119 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 144,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 144,336 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 144,109 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 143,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 143,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 141,982 miles

advise corrosion on n/s/r brake disc plate

Pass 26 May 2010 140,362 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 132,847 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 132,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 125,608 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 125,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 121,175 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 121,172 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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H879 BMF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H879 BMF, 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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H879 BMF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 November 1990.

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