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HAZ 818

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,944 mi
Last recorded65,944 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 818
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 65,944 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 65,944 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,326 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 64,307 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))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 64,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure

Fail 1 Oct 2019 63,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,759 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle tube bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,551 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 51,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,810 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,960 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 37,951 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,611 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 37,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,193 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 37,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HAZ 818 is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 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 HAZ 818, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAZ 818 registered?

HAZ 818 is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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