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H883 MDW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,522 mi
Last recorded134,522 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 134,522 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

offside front sill has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2019 134,189 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 4554 ppm measured. 1200 ppm limit. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Major fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Dangerous. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 134,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,559 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 132,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 130,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner sill has corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2012 129,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

vehicle underbody has corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2012 129,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

vehicle underbody has corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2011 127,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 122,681 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Wrong bulb fitted to n/s/r outer lamp

Fail 3 Feb 2009 122,681 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Wrong bulb fitted to n/s/r outer lamp

Pass 6 Apr 2007 121,049 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 120,098 miles

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 MDW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDW, 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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H883 MDW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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