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J295 FGC

1992 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,957 mi
Last recorded146,957 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 FGC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 146,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 146,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 146,863 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Cracked/split (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 146,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 146,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

outer side light not working

Fail 9 Feb 2023 146,658 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

outer side light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2022 146,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 146,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 146,507 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 146,499 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 146,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,858 miles

front numberplate damaged

left/right front indicators damaged

main fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

suspension corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 145,858 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front numberplate damaged

left/right front indicators damaged

main fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 144,347 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

left rear wheel bearing play

main fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

right front indicator damaged

suspension corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 144,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

left rear wheel bearing play

main fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

right front indicator damaged

suspension corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 143,355 miles

nearside rear side light 50% working

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 142,940 miles

ewngine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front brake reaction bushes worn

front floors floors corroded

left rear wheel bearing slight play

main fuel pipes corroded

right rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 16 Feb 2010 142,940 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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) DANGEROUS

ewngine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front brake reaction bushes worn

front floors floors corroded

left rear wheel bearing slight play

main fuel pipes corroded

right driveshaft joints worn

right rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Feb 2009 142,247 miles

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

front brake reaction bushes worn

left rear brake sticking

main fuel pipes corroded

right outer cv joint play

Pass 29 Jan 2008 140,951 miles

brake pipe corrosion

front brake reaction bushes worn

fuel pipes corroded

left rear brake noisey

oil leak

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 29 Jan 2008 140,951 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe corrosion

front brake reaction bushes worn

fuel pipes corroded

left rear brake noisey

oil leak

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 7 Feb 2007 139,204 miles

brake reaction bushes worn

fuel pipe corrosion

rear numberplate damaged

rear subframe mounts cracked

right rear brake sticking

towbar fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2006 136,869 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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J295 FGC is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,336 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 J295 FGC, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J295 FGC is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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