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D24 DET

1991 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,621 mi
Last recorded161,621 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 DET
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 161,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 161,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 161,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 161,214 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 160,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 160,625 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 160,625 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 160,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 159,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 159,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 158,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 158,312 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 157,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 157,286 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 156,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 156,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 154,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 152,789 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 152,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 151,004 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 150,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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D24 DET is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D24 DET, 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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D24 DET is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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