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H940 CPO

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 CPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,723 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

all passenger seats and belts removed

Fail 2 Mar 2021 77,723 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake pipes corroded

all passenger seats and belts removed

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle modified for track use

Pass 3 Feb 2009 246,968 miles

slight intermittent smoke at idle

Fail 3 Feb 2009 246,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight intermittent smoke at idle

Pass 31 Jan 2008 241,078 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2008 240,973 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2007 235,273 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 235,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 235,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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H940 CPO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H940 CPO, 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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H940 CPO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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