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H989 XYK

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,054 mi
Last recorded94,054 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 XYK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,297 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 87,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,612 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 83,611 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 83,609 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 79,778 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 XYK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H989 XYK registered?

H989 XYK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is H989 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H989 XYK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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