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H884 FBW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,431 mi
Last recorded109,431 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH884 FBW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 109,431 miles

brake fluid level is slightly low

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all four flexi brake pipes are starting to perish and split

both outer sill lips have been damaged due to jacking and are in very poor condition

both rear brakes are slightly grabbing

offside rear inner sill is starting to corrode badly

rear axle rear mounting bushes are starting to seperate

rear brake discs are in slightly poor condition on inner surfaces

rear brake pads look to be worn low

slight imbalance in front service brake performance

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link joint

various areas of solid brake pipes are staring to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2010 109,431 miles

all four flexi brake pipes are starting to perish and split

both outer sill lips have been damaged due to jacking and are in very poor condition

both rear brakes are slightly grabbing

brake fluid level is slightly low

offside rear inner sill is starting to corrode badly

rear axle rear mounting bushes are starting to seperate

rear brake discs are in slightly poor condition on inner surfaces

rear brake pads look to be worn low

slight imbalance in front service brake performance

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link joint

various areas of solid brake pipes are staring to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2008 101,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,309 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 87,175 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 87,175 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 82,363 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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H884 FBW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H884 FBW, 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 H884 FBW registered?

H884 FBW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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