1995 · 29 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1995 Peugeot 205 MOT pass rate and common faults

143 MOT tests in 2024. 60.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time60.1%
Failed or needed repairs39.9%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 143 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  3. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.8%
  8. Stop lamp: all not working2.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.7%
  2. Suspension30.1%
  3. Brakes27.3%
  4. Body & chassis14.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.9%
  8. Tyres4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated7.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.0%

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 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 1995 Peugeot 205?

In 2024, 60.1% of 1995 Peugeot 205 cars passed their MOT first time, across 143 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Peugeot 205?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Peugeot 205 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).