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H909 HDU

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,378 mi
Last recorded168,378 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH909 HDU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2011 168,378 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 162,653 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 162,653 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 155,310 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 155,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 148,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 145,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 138,736 miles

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

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 HDU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H909 HDU, 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 H909 HDU registered?

H909 HDU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H909 HDU safe to buy?

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