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1991 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,869 mi
Last recorded95,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 KBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,050 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,589 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,777 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,763 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 91,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,830 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 88,821 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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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51 KBP is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 51 KBP, 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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51 KBP is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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