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J557 GHR

1991 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,967 mi
Last recorded161,967 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 GHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 161,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel carrier slightly loose, but not a hazard

Pass 26 Feb 2025 160,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 160,015 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 22 Jan 2024 158,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 155,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Some corrosion found in boot and offside front inner sill

Pass 16 Oct 2021 154,114 miles

Front slight exhaust leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 152,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front valance corroded, broken

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 152,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front valance corroded, broken

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 148,952 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to osr Flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 148,853 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Sides (hose braid visible) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Head lamp pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to osr Flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 143,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 136,883 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 132,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 132,643 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,820 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded [around fuel tank]

Fail 30 Aug 2013 116,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded [around fuel tank]

Pass 30 Aug 2012 114,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension ball joint gaters deteriating

Pass 22 Aug 2011 113,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 113,467 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 111,364 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 111,335 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,217 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 105,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,867 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

creaking from o/s/f brake caliper

engine oil leak

n/s inner cv joint gaitor split

rear brake flexi slightly perished

slight imbalance on front

Fail 28 Jul 2008 97,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

creaking from o/s/f brake caliper

engine oil leak

n/s inner cv joint gaitor split

rear brake flexi slightly perished

slight imbalance on front

Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake cables insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,935 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J557 GHR is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J557 GHR, 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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J557 GHR is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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