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K178 UFP

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,980 mi
Last recorded220,980 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 UFP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2021 220,980 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting side member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle side mounting member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 217,157 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 212,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to fail limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear channel where axle bump stop fits is corrodded

Nearside Rear inner sill corrodded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corrodded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 207,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 202,427 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front wing holed/corrodded

Rear exhaust connection loose

Pass 17 Mar 2016 198,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 193,762 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 187,109 miles

nearside of vehicle sits higher then offside

Pass 2 Feb 2013 180,844 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 179,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 177,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 176,285 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 17 Oct 2008 174,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 173,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 171,410 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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K178 UFP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K178 UFP, 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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K178 UFP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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