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H894 CBJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,516 mi
Last recorded112,516 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH894 CBJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 112,516 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 110,074 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 110,073 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 107,524 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 107,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 105,285 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 105,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H894 CBJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H894 CBJ, 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 H894 CBJ registered?

H894 CBJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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