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K163 TFE

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

255,145 mi
Last recorded255,145 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 TFE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 255,145 miles

Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

corrosion forming on both rear sills and wing bottoms- not holed through at present

Pass 18 May 2017 241,815 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear sills corroded - not holed through

Pass 5 May 2016 224,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 212,058 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 199,007 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 186,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 175,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 135,358 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 165,346 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 155,307 miles

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 15 Apr 2009 146,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 139,098 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f track rod end gaiter split - no play in joint at present

Pass 26 Apr 2007 131,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing has slight corrison

Fail 26 Apr 2007 131,940 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrison to o/s/f wing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 125,121 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 125,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

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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K163 TFE is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K163 TFE, 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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K163 TFE is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 May 1993.

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