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205 XS

1992 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 XS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 102,773 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 30 Jun 2020 102,391 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,240 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both windscreen wipers slighly smearing

nearside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Mar 2011 102,240 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both windscreen wipers slighly smearing

nearside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2010 101,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

emssions just met

non standard engine fitted to veheicle

Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,005 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

imbalance rear brakes may soon require attention

Pass 16 Feb 2008 98,909 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 98,908 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear window not secure

Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 86,189 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST HITS BODY IN PLACES AT FRONT

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 XS is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,336 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 XS, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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205 XS is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1992.

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