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H96 DFC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,664 mi
Last recorded130,664 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH96 DFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 130,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

The N/S headlamp reflector is poor.

The N/S/F fog lamp is inop.

both front flexable brake hoses perished

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s headlamp damaged

f/o/s anti roll bar link arm worn

f/o/s tyre 75% worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leaks

r/n/s tyre badly perished and low on tread

r/o/s tyre perished

steering rack worn

Fail 28 Aug 2009 130,658 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

f/n/s tyre inop

f/o/s anti roll bar link arm worn

f/o/s tyre 75% worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leaks

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s headlamp damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front flexable brake hoses perished

r/n/s tyre badly perished and low on tread

r/o/s tyre perished

steering rack worn

windscreen obstruction removed before test

Pass 9 Sep 2008 130,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front flexable brake pipes perished

both front tyres low on tread esp n/s

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s suspension link arm worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s headlamp poor and damaged

oil leak

r/n/s tyre perished, low on pressure and nail in tread

r/o/s tyre perished

steering rack worn o/s

Fail 29 Aug 2008 130,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front flexable brake pipes perished

both front tyres low on tread esp n/s

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s suspension link arm worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s headlamp poor and damaged

oil leak

r/n/s tyre perished, low on pressure and nail in tread

r/o/s tyre perished

steering rack worn o/s

Fail 16 Aug 2007 129,485 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link arms worn

both front flexable brake hoses perished

both rear tyres perished and nails in tread

exhaust very rusty and rear rubber missing

f/n/s tyre badly worn at outer edge

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s headlamp lens damaged and reflector poor

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Aug 2007 129,485 miles

both front anti roll bar link arms worn

both front flexable brake hoses perished

both rear tyres perished and nails in tread

exhaust very rusty and rear rubber missing

f/n/s tyre badly worn at outer edge

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s headlamp lens damaged and reflector poor

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places

Pass 17 Aug 2006 128,462 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

exhaust noted very rusty

f/n/s headlight lens noted damaged

f/n/s tyre 80% worn

front brake disc noted coroded and worn

most metal brake pipes noted badly coroded

wear noted in steering rack

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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H96 DFC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H96 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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What year was H96 DFC registered?

H96 DFC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H96 DFC safe to buy?

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