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H993 KLJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,384 mi
Last recorded59,384 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH993 KLJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 59,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 54,660 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 54,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,392 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,829 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 45,890 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 42,295 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 7 Dec 2017 37,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,410 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 32,965 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,189 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,331 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear view mirror loose

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,609 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,784 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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H993 KLJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H993 KLJ, 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 H993 KLJ registered?

H993 KLJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 December 1990.

Is H993 KLJ safe to buy?

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