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K151 DEW

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,997 mi
Last recorded160,997 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 DEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 160,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

spare tyre unfit for road use.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 159,562 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 159,562 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 152,926 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 152,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 151,823 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 149,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 146,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 142,789 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR NEARSIDE WHEEL.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARM COMPLIANCE BUSHES.

WOULD RECOMMEND HAND BRAKE CABLES REPLACED.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 142,789 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR NEARSIDE WHEEL.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARM COMPLIANCE BUSHES.

WOULD RECOMMEND HAND BRAKE CABLES REPLACED.

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K151 DEW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K151 DEW, 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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K151 DEW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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