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H981 FRK

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 FRK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 144,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective Underinflated ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 144,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has cracking in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorating.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare tyre is flat

Pass 5 Aug 2023 142,016 miles

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,171 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 137,149 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,370 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 136,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes under floor ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 135,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone a less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 135,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone a less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,183 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 134,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,318 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 133,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 130,882 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 130,882 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,182 miles

o/s/f seat runner loose.

steering rack notchy lock to lock.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 127,182 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f seat runner loose.

steering rack notchy lock to lock.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,392 miles

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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H981 FRK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H981 FRK, 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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H981 FRK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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