1991 · 33 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1991 Peugeot 205 MOT pass rate and common faults

521 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 521 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working4.2%
  2. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive3.8%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Horn: not working2.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.9%
  2. Brakes20.0%
  3. Suspension11.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  5. Body & chassis9.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Steering2.5%
  8. Tyres1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: washers: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1991 Peugeot 205?

In 2024, 68.9% of 1991 Peugeot 205 cars passed their MOT first time, across 521 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Peugeot 205?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1991 Peugeot 205 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).