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H975 ELM

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,991 mi
Last recorded59,991 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH975 ELM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 59,991 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,990 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

both front wiper blades split

Pass 17 May 2011 59,922 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 59,922 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 58,333 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 56,836 miles

corrosion to rear chassis

front no plate cracked

general corrosion to under side

spare tyre flat

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

advise check rear brakes

Pass 15 May 2007 55,160 miles

n/s/f track rod end perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2006 52,766 miles

brake lines rusty

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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H975 ELM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H975 ELM, 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 H975 ELM registered?

H975 ELM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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