1990 Peugeot 205 Look MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 205 Look models manufactured in 1990, based on 47 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 1990 Peugeot 205 Look vintage page → (41.9% current pass rate)1990 Peugeot 205 Look MOT Analysis
The 1990 Peugeot 205 Look has an MOT pass rate of 51.1% based on 47 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,660 miles on the odometer. With a 48.9% failure rate, the 1990 205 Look is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1990 Peugeot 205 Look is Steering, responsible for 4.3% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600.
Top failures specific to 1990 models only. The overall 205 Look page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering | 4.3% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 84,660 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0.50 | 4.3% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1990 Peugeot 205 Look has an MOT pass rate of 51.1% based on 47 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,660 miles on the odometer. With a 48.9% failure rate, the 1990 205 Look is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1990 Peugeot 205 Look, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With an average mileage of 84,660 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Steering — 4.3% of failures
Steering issues account for 4.3% of MOT failures on 1990 Peugeot 205 Look models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.