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H96 ETA

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,928 mi
Last recorded120,928 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH96 ETA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 120,928 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle coverd in under seal

Pass 9 Jul 2021 120,417 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 120,088 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,930 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 115,930 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 115,917 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

brakes not tested due to leking valve , advise rear tyres to be removed possible race tyres fitted, advise customer to trailer vehicle away

Pass 15 Jun 2009 110,610 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 109,506 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 109,506 miles

Nearside Front 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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H96 ETA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H96 ETA, 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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H96 ETA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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