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205 WAK

1991 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

546 mi
Last recorded546 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 WAK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 546 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 132 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 117,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine exhaust fumes/smoking at idle but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded at front near cross member

Nearside Handbrake cable starting to fray

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine exhaust fumes/smoking at idle but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded at front near cross member

Nearside Handbrake cable starting to fray

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 117,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front seat slightly play in back rest

n/s/f jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,039 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 110,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 107,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,607 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 104,607 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 102,584 miles

Nearside rear caliper, handbrake lever sticking

Fail 1 Jul 2010 102,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear caliper, handbrake lever sticking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 102,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 100,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2006 97,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hard to read chassis no

smoking

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 WAK is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WAK, 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 WAK registered?

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

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