1991 Peugeot 205 1.9L Petrol · J557 CYH
1991 Peugeot 205 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 158,014 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 205
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J557 CYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 158,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J557 CYH Mileage History
- 06/07/2023156,994 mi
- 21/06/2024157,425 mi+431 mi
- 26/06/2024157,439 mi+14 mi
- 02/09/2025158,000 mi+561 mi
- 13/09/2025158,014 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J557 CYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Peugeot 205 (J557 CYH) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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