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A21 MOJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

129,889 mi
Last recorded129,889 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MOJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 129,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 127,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 124,527 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot deteorated

Pass 16 Mar 2022 119,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 119,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 118,854 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing not too bad (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight perishing to all four flexible brake hoses

Pass 18 Jul 2018 117,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 117,484 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,005 miles

Brake servo and master cylinder are slightly corroded

Engine has minor oil leak/s

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, aged 2004 and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake pad wear indicator wiring is broken

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,005 miles

Braking system leaking offside front to rear brake pipe burst during roller brake test (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo and master cylinder are slightly corroded

Engine has minor oil leak/s

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, aged 2004 and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake pad wear indicator wiring is broken

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 114,348 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing 145/80 R13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust corroded

slight engine oil leak

washer fluid starting to solidify

Fail 23 May 2016 114,348 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing 145/80 R13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust corroded

slight engine oil leak

washer fluid starting to solidify

Pass 12 May 2015 112,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing (145/80 R13 75T 2004)

Pass 15 May 2014 110,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake servo corroded

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 110,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

brake servo corroded

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2013 108,950 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 20 May 2013 108,950 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 21 May 2012 107,148 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 23 May 2011 104,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 104,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 102,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2010 102,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 100,783 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 100,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 98,458 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 98,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 96,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 92,960 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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A21 MOJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 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 A21 MOJ, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A21 MOJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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