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8041 WD

1991 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8041 WD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 80,314 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 80,314 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 80,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 80,279 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,171 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,058 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 80,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 79,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,611 miles

Front fog lamps are activated with the activation of headlamp main beam and cannot be turned off until the main beam is deactivated. The nearside fog lamp itself is currently inoperative

Movement from nearside front seat frame

Movement from offside front seat frame

Nearside front wiper blade has split slightly

Offside front wiper blade has split slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2012 79,611 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front fog lamps are activated with the activation of headlamp main beam and cannot be turned off until the main beam is deactivated. The nearside fog lamp itself is currently inoperative

Movement from nearside front seat frame

Movement from offside front seat frame

Nearside front wiper blade has split slightly

Offside front wiper blade has split slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,599 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin has corroded and is breaking up

Fuel pipes running underneath the vehicle have corroded, but are not leaking

Movement from nearside front seat (Still secure)

Movement from offside front seat (Still secure)

Offside headlamp beam pattern is twisted, but just within requirements. Advise new bulb

The front fog lamps come on automatically when the main beam headlamps are operated. Switch for fog lamps is present, but will not turn off the fog lamps when pressed

Fail 25 Jul 2011 79,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin has corroded and is breaking up

Fuel pipes running underneath the vehicle have corroded, but are not leaking

Movement from nearside front seat (Still secure)

Movement from offside front seat (Still secure)

Offside headlamp beam pattern is twisted, but just within requirements. Advise new bulb

The front fog lamps come on automatically when the main beam headlamps are operated. Switch for fog lamps is present, but will not turn off the fog lamps when pressed

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,467 miles

exhaust rear section has corroded

play from offside rear wheel/axle bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear section has corroded

play from offside rear wheel/axle bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 79,260 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 79,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 79,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front fog/driving lamp inop

Pass 15 Jul 2006 79,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 78,800 miles

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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8041 WD is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 8041 WD, 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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8041 WD is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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