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FJI 972

1991 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,623 mi
Last recorded81,623 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 972
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,623 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,230 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 77,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,983 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,207 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

master cylinder light corrosion

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,681 miles

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

oil leak

4x tyres age worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,042 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHING

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,739 miles

clips for fuel tank filler pipes insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,391 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,391 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 59,447 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,025 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 57,025 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,506 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,002 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 51,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 48,929 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 46,278 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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FJI 972 is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FJI 972, 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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FJI 972 is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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