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205 SBP

1991 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,161 mi
Last recorded110,161 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 SBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 109,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 140,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 139,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 148,040 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 147,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 147,837 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,328 miles

boot floor

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,191 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,112 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 85,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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205 SBP is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 205 SBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 205 SBP registered?

205 SBP is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 205 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 205 SBP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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