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J101 KOW

1992 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,845 mi
Last recorded89,845 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 KOW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2008 89,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,845 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 83,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,633 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 74,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 64,310 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 64,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished

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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J101 KOW is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J101 KOW, 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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What year was J101 KOW registered?

J101 KOW is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 July 1992.

Is J101 KOW safe to buy?

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