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R186 HAX

1998 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,761 mi
Last recorded102,761 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 205116,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 HAX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 102,761 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear interior mirror (3.3 (c))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens fallen off while checking headlamp security (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded outside of drain bung also panel flexing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner structure behind headlight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Ns/Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails also around gearbox mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front anti rattle shim adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lens loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,238 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp staring to corrode (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhaust box insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp staring to corrode (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have age related corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 94,479 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have age related corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 87,917 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 87,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,013 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,630 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 85,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R186 HAX is a 1998 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 116,914 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 R186 HAX, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R186 HAX is a 1998 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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