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H939 BOW

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

101,830 mi
Last recorded101,830 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH939 BOW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 101,816 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2011 100,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2010 89,735 miles

corrosion to boot floor (welded from inside)

o/s and n/s/f lower wishbones front bushes worn

o/s outer c.v gaitor about to split

play noted in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 May 2010 89,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to boot floor (welded from inside)

o/s and n/s/f lower wishbones front bushes worn

o/s outer c.v gaitor about to split

play noted in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,231 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 86,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 137,067 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 137,059 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 127,021 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 126,960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os rear tyre wearing on outer edge and worn to limit

tow bar corroded and welded to body not sure how safe

Fail 3 Sep 2007 126,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

os rear tyre wearing on outer edge and worn to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 110,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 1,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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H939 BOW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H939 BOW, 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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H939 BOW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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