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H917 JHK

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,395 mi
Last recorded83,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 JHK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,395 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,steering getting stiff,nearside rear seat belt getting stiff operation

Fail 26 Jan 2012 83,392 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)

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

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

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,steering getting stiff,nearside rear seat belt getting stiff operation

Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,779 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,f/brakes slight binding,brake discs wearing,boot stiff to open/close,offside front indicator cover missing

wiper rubbers wearing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

osf tyre inner tread wear\brake pipes corroding\

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

osf tyre inner tread wear\brake pipes corroding\

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,536 miles

water under rear seat \rear shockabsorber bushes perished\rear axle bushes perished

Pass 13 Feb 2008 81,036 miles

brake pipes corodeing

Fail 12 Feb 2008 81,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,046 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 80,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes for corrosion

front brake discs for corrosion inner faces

Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,480 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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H917 JHK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H917 JHK, 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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H917 JHK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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