Peugeot 205 Diesel Turbo (1992)
1992 Peugeot 205 Diesel Turbo
CarHunch is tracking 695 1992 Peugeot 205 Diesel Turbo vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1992 Peugeot 205 Diesel Turbo is in dire condition: only 10% pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variant performs identically poorly at 10%. None of the 695 vehicles analysed recorded dangerous defects, which is the only bright spot, but the sheer scale of first-time failures makes this cohort fundamentally unreliable for everyday use.
The median mileage of 201,166 miles is extremely high for a 32-year-old car, suggesting survivors in this dataset are either well-maintained oddities or driven hard by enthusiasts rather than regular owners. With zero average failures or advisories recorded per vehicle, the data likely reflects a tiny pool of cars still roadworthy enough to test, skewing results. If you're considering one, expect to budget heavily for repairs before and after purchase—treat any that pass first time as exceptionally fortunate finds, not the norm.
We have 695 1992 Peugeot 205 Diesel Turbo vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1992 Peugeot 205 Diesel Turbo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 684 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 11 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Peugeot 205 Diesel Turbo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Peugeot 205 Diesel Turbo vehicles fall between 201,166 and 201,166 miles.
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