Peugeot 205 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
50.4% pass rate
from 121 tests in 2021
(39% worse than other 1996 cars)
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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 205 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 19% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 16% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 8.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Air and vacuum systems (13 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Servos (16 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.83% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.83% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.83% fail on Lever
    • 0.83% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.83% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.83% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.83% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.83% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.83% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.83% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.83% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Sub-frame (13 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.83% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.83% fail on Springs
      • 0.83% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.83% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.83% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.83% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust system (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.7% fail on Bumpers (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.83% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.83% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.83% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.83% fail on Doors
      • 0.83% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.83% fail on Door condition
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 9.1% fail on Washers (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.7% fail on Condition
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.83% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.83% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 0.83% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.83% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.83% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.83% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.83% fail on Steering play
      • 0.83% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 0.83% fail on Condition
    • 0.83% fail on Tread depth

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