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H923 CFE

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,872 mi
Last recorded146,872 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH923 CFE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 146,872 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 146,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 146,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 144,879 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 144,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 142,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jul 2013 137,652 miles

exhaust noisey

rear bumper slightly insecure

vin number worn

Fail 19 Jul 2013 137,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust noisey

rear bumper slightly insecure

vin number worn

Pass 3 Jul 2012 135,388 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 135,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front brake hose close to front wheel on full lock

Pass 28 Nov 2008 128,221 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 119,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake cables detteriating

N/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Slight bind o/s/r road wheel

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2007 119,886 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake cables detteriating.

N/s steering rack gaiter twisted.

Slight bind o/s/r road wheel.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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H923 CFE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H923 CFE, 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 H923 CFE registered?

H923 CFE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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