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K201 VJT

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK201 VJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,774 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,337 miles

front discs rusty

rear boot floor rusty

rear subframe bushs worn

small stonechip in offside of screen

Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs rusty

rear boot floor rusty

rear subframe bushs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,061 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 89,061 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs are slightly pitted

very little reserve travel remaining on handbrake lever

Pass 27 Jan 2009 95,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,036 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside inner drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,667 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s dip poor

Fail 9 Aug 2006 81,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

o/s dip beam poor

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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K201 VJT is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K201 VJT, 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 K201 VJT registered?

K201 VJT is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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