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H883 FLN

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,784 mi
Last recorded94,784 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH883 FLN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 94,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 93,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,555 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 92,831 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 92,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

water hose runs very close to steering uj

Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,711 miles

Corrosion on bulkhead to floor pan seam

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion on bulkhead to floor pan seam

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not work

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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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H883 FLN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H883 FLN, 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 H883 FLN registered?

H883 FLN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H883 FLN safe to buy?

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