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H989 FPE

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,650 mi
Last recorded40,650 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 FPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 40,650 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 36,774 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 36,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 33,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,362 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 31,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 22,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 20,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 19,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,697 miles

rear brakes uneven application.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,495 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 19,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,598 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 18,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 17,747 miles

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

o/s rear brake backing plate damp ?

Pass 6 Jan 2010 15,968 miles

dampness around n/s front cv boot

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,594 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,514 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,323 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 15,323 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H989 FPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H989 FPE, 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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H989 FPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 September 1990.

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