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H98 ELN

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,308 mi
Last recorded155,308 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH98 ELN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 155,308 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 155,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2014 151,405 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 151,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 148,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 147,462 miles

both track rod ends dust covers cracked

front discs corroded

o/s parking brake efficiency down

outer handbrake cables cracked

spare tyre wall cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2011 144,897 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 144,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 137,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 137,025 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet wont open

Pass 25 Sep 2006 94,617 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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H98 ELN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H98 ELN, 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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H98 ELN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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