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K179 TKP

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,118 mi
Last recorded99,118 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 TKP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 94,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,597 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside front indicater lamp damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,280 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r and spare cracking on side walls

Fail 18 Sep 2007 82,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r and spare cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2006 79,568 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Sep 2006 79,568 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Sep 2005 75,822 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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K179 TKP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K179 TKP, 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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K179 TKP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 March 1993.

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