1994 · 30 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1994 Peugeot 205 MOT pass rate and common faults

172 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 172 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.4%
  2. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.8%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working5.8%
  4. Washers: not working5.2%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.2%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  10. Stop lamp: not working4.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.9%
  2. Brakes33.7%
  3. Suspension20.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.1%
  5. Body & chassis13.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  7. Steering4.7%
  8. Tyres2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1994 Peugeot 205?

In 2024, 62.2% of 1994 Peugeot 205 cars passed their MOT first time, across 172 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Peugeot 205?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Peugeot 205 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).