Peugeot 205 MOT Results

Registered in 1990
66.6% pass rate
from 704 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 205 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.0% fail on Electrical equipment (95% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Battery(ies) (160% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Horn
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.14% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.14% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.43% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.28% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.8% fail on Brake performance (38% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (89% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.43% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.14% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility (40% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Washers (99% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints (77% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Seats
      • 0.85% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.71% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.99% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.99% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Pipe
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.28% fail on Spare wheel (12 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Carrier (17 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Floor
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 8.4% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.71% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Springs
      • 0.14% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.14% fail on Torsion bar
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.85% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.71% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.99% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.99% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.99% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Rams
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
    • 0.14% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.14% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment

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