1990 · 34 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1990 Peugeot 205 MOT pass rate and common faults

591 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 72.0% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 591 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.2%
  2. Washers: not working3.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.9%
  5. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive2.9%
  6. Horn: not working2.7%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.7%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.8%
  2. Brakes20.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  4. Body & chassis7.6%
  5. Suspension7.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  7. Steering3.0%
  8. Tyres2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.4%

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 1990 Peugeot 205?

In 2024, 71.7% of 1990 Peugeot 205 cars passed their MOT first time, across 591 tests. The average for all 34-year-old cars was 72.0%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1990 Peugeot 205?

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

Is the 1990 Peugeot 205 reliable at MOT time?

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