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H905 EFP

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,356 mi
Last recorded133,356 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH905 EFP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 133,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 121,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 14 Sep 2020 112,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilzer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear seat belts not checked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,214 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,930 miles

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,615 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,761 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,667 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Oct 2009 82,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,306 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 76,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 67,522 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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H905 EFP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H905 EFP, 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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H905 EFP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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