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K17 PMC

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,838 mi
Last recorded180,838 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 PMC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 180,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front shock absorbers weeping

both handbrake outer casings deteriorated

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

both outer track control arm bushes worn

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded to cylinder

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Fail 3 Apr 2017 180,837 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front shock absorbers weeping

both handbrake outer casings deteriorated

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

both outer track control arm bushes worn

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded to cylinder

offside rear shock absorber weeping

staining nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,943 miles

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

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

both front outer track control arm bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust deteriorated and blow

offside rear tyre damaged and low inner edge

offside rear tyre nailed and pressure was low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 97,942 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front outer track control arm bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust deteriorated and blow

handbrake travel nearing limit

offside rear tyre damaged and low inner edge

offside rear tyre nailed and pressure was low

staining nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,466 miles

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

emissions tested on default

handbrake travel nearing limit

Fail 13 Mar 2015 48,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,876 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nsr tyre starting to wear on outer edge

osr tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,766 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,362 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,201 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 16,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,970 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 15,593 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,615 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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K17 PMC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K17 PMC, 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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What year was K17 PMC registered?

K17 PMC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 June 1993.

Is K17 PMC safe to buy?

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