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H975 XUW

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,641 mi
Last recorded155,641 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH975 XUW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 155,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 153,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 152,200 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2010 150,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 142,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 132,895 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 132,767 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower 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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H975 XUW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H975 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

H975 XUW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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