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H942 FDD

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,579 mi
Last recorded146,579 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH942 FDD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 146,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 146,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 146,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 137,056 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 137,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 128,826 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 128,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front seat belt catches are sticking.

brake piping is corroding in a number off places.

flexi brake hoses and off side rear tyre are perishing.

ignition switch faulty return from position three innop.

near side rear inner position lamp innop.

o.s.f indicator lens missing.

Pass 22 Sep 2005 121,603 miles

front flexi brake hoses are perishing.

metal brake pipes around vehicle are corroding.

near side rear(inner) tail lamp innoperative.

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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H942 FDD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H942 FDD, 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 H942 FDD registered?

H942 FDD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 1990.

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