Peugeot 205 (1992)
1992 Peugeot 205
CarHunch analysed 16,030 real MOT records for the 1992 Peugeot 205.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1992 Peugeot 205 is considerably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 64.1% against the national benchmark of 80%—meaning roughly one in three examples will fail their test. While dangerous defects aren't endemic, 17.3% of these cars have recorded at least one serious issue, which is a meaningful concern when buying a 32-year-old car.
At an average mileage of 107,369 miles, these 205s are getting well-used, yet they're still averaging 2.08 failures and 5.8 advisories per test, suggesting wear and age are catching up with most examples. Before purchasing, budget for repairs—particularly around suspension, electrics, and emissions systems which typically crop up—and factor in that petrol models pass slightly more often (65.5%) than diesels (62.7%), so condition matters more than fuel type here.
The 1992 Peugeot 205 has a below-average first-time pass rate (64.1% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 16,030 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 16,030 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 1992 Peugeot 205
Based on MOT data from 16,030 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (51%) | 8,207 | 65.5% | 2.05 |
| Diesel (49%) | 7,818 | 62.7% | 2.11 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 102,926 Peugeot 205 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Peugeot 205 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Peugeot 205 vehicles fall between 67,851 and 109,199 miles.
1992 Peugeot 205 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 30% of 1992 Peugeot 205s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 380 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (30% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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