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H959 ABE

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,336 mi
Last recorded125,336 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH959 ABE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 125,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front sill damaged

offside front wheel weights catching caliper

offside rear handbrake cable corroded and sticking

Pass 31 Aug 2013 125,067 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing getting rough

Pass 21 Dec 2010 124,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling fuel tank strap

n-s-f inner cv gaiter split

Fail 18 Dec 2010 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling fuel tank strap

osr handbrake cable fouling on wheel rim

Pass 11 Dec 2009 120,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2009 120,416 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front metel flex brake pipes rubbing on anti roll bar links when on a full lock

Pass 22 Jun 2007 117,488 miles

both rear steel hoses held and supported by plastic ties,slight play o/s/front anti roll bar link.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 109,023 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 109,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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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H959 ABE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H959 ABE, 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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H959 ABE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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