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K138 OAP

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 OAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 107,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml lamp indicates a fault

Fail 17 Oct 2019 104,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml lamp indicates a fault

Fail 20 Sep 2019 104,122 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Eml lamp on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,239 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,416 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,026 miles

Front anti roll bar outer bushes deteriorated

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,399 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 87,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,941 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside rear door catch faulty

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre slight cracking inner sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 80,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre slight cracking inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,702 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 77,702 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,950 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 74,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 66,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,932 miles

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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K138 OAP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 98,489 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 K138 OAP, 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 33 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K138 OAP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 June 1993.

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