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H909 CBJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,660 mi
Last recorded142,660 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH909 CBJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 142,660 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 142,652 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 141,882 miles

General oil leaks from engine.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 141,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 141,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 140,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 140,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 139,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 137,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill offside rear floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to many areas but not yet excessive

Pass 29 May 2019 137,133 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 136,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 136,204 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 136,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 130,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 123,692 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 123,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 117,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 117,241 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 117,241 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 114,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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H909 CBJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H909 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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H909 CBJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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