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HHC 790

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,435 mi
Last recorded50,435 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHC 790
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 49,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,077 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,829 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine slightly smokey

Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,307 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,467 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 38,467 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2007 37,203 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,203 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,845 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

screw in offside rear tyre

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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HHC 790 is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HHC 790, 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 HHC 790 registered?

HHC 790 is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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