MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake discs slightly corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly corroded
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear flexi-hoses perishing
fuel pipes corroded
offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split
slight damage to front number plate
steering slightly stiff in operation
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear flexi-hoses perishing
fuel pipes corroded
nearside stop lamp dim compared to offside
offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split
slight damage to front number plate
unable to check rear seatbelts
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K189 XJX is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 K189 XJX, 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 K189 XJX registered?
K189 XJX is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 May 1993.
Is K189 XJX safe to buy?
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