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H950 DFC

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,561 mi
Last recorded189,561 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 DFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 189,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release internal not attached

corrosion in o/s/front inner wheel arch

front washer operation intermittant

instument cluster incomplete

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

n/s/rear bump stop insecure

o/s/front brake flexi hose perrished and ferule corroded

o/s/front headlamp reflector worn giving weak beam pattern

o/s/rear bump stop missing

oil leak

re secured

resecured handbrake cables

slight exhaust leak from front section

when rear of vehicle raised o/s/rear wheel locked

Pass 10 Sep 2012 189,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release internal not attached

corrosion in o/s/front inner wheel arch

front washer operation intermittant

instument cluster incomplete

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

n/s/rear bump stop insecure

o/s/front brake flexi hose perrished and ferule corroded

o/s/front headlamp reflector worn giving weak beam pattern

o/s/rear bump stop missing

oil leak

re secured

resecured handbrake cables

slight exhaust leak from front section

when rear of vehicle raised o/s/rear wheel locked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 186,077 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 186,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust mountings poor

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 178,441 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 178,439 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 171,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 170,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 170,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H950 DFC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H950 DFC, 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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H950 DFC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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