1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Peugeot 205 MOT pass rate and common faults

401 MOT tests in 2024. 63.3% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time63.3%
Failed or needed repairs36.7%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 401 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.5%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.2%
  3. Washers: not working3.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.0%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.7%
  2. Brakes25.9%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Body & chassis11.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Steering4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.0%

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: service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. 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 1992 Peugeot 205?

In 2024, 63.3% of 1992 Peugeot 205 cars passed their MOT first time, across 401 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Peugeot 205?

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

Is the 1992 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).