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3 KOX

1991 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,249 mi
Last recorded66,249 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KOX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 66,249 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 66,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 66,148 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 66,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,722 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 65,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp misted with water (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sway bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway bar to track arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway bar to track arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills, boot floor to inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,562 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 65,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 65,191 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/Central brake bike corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 65,191 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/Central brake bike corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 104,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,106 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2018 103,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 10,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm/Anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm/Anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 1,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,088 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 88,983 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,554 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 60,554 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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3 KOX is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 3 KOX, 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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3 KOX is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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