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K185 DAC

1993 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

138,981 mi
Last recorded138,981 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 DAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 138,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 138,567 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 138,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 137,907 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2010 137,907 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 129,956 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 129,956 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 116,363 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes are becoming heavily corroded

exhaust system has some corrosion

metal fuel pipes are becoming heavily corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are becoming heavily corroded

power steering system has a slight leak

Fail 27 Oct 2007 116,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes are becoming heavily corroded

exhaust system has some corrosion

metal fuel pipes are becoming heavily corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are becoming heavily corroded

power steering system has a slight leak

Fail 27 Jul 2007 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 116,309 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Tailgate not opening

Fail 18 Apr 2007 116,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system has a lot of corrosion

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 7 Oct 2005 106,105 miles

screen is chipped and cracked †near side rear brake is reading low and rears are not working together

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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K185 DAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 K185 DAC, 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 K185 DAC registered?

K185 DAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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