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H937 YYX

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

7,633 mi
Last recorded7,633 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH937 YYX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 7,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 6,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 6,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.45% vol (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 5,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine breather pipes split

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2019 3,656 miles

slight engine oil leak

engine breather pipes split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 2,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,930 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,733 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,620 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 70,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,514 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,821 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 64,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,977 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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H937 YYX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 H937 YYX, 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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H937 YYX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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