1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Peugeot 205 MOT pass rate and common faults

301 MOT tests in 2024. 66.5% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time66.5%
Failed or needed repairs33.6%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 301 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.3%
  2. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.0%
  3. Washers: not working4.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.9%
  2. Brakes25.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.3%
  5. Body & chassis11.0%
  6. Suspension10.3%
  7. Steering3.7%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 1993 Peugeot 205?

In 2024, 66.5% of 1993 Peugeot 205 cars passed their MOT first time, across 301 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Peugeot 205?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Peugeot 205 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).