Peugeot 205 MOT Results

Registered in 1988
66.3% pass rate
from 359 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 205 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.56% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.56% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.84% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.84% fail on Switch
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (61% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (85% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.84% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.28% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.28% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.84% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.84% fail on Pedal
    • 0.56% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Visibility (68% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 11% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.84% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Pipe
      • 0.28% fail on Hose
    • 0.84% fail on Seats
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Chassis
      • 0.28% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (81% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Spark ignition (94% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.84% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.2% fail on Suspension
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover (19 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 0.84% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.84% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.28% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.28% fail on Torsion bar
      • 0.28% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.84% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.84% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment

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