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K205 CTH

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

43,252 mi
Last recorded43,252 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK205 CTH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,252 miles

bonnet hing damaged

both c.v. gaiters perished

coolant leaking

engine warning light on

front and rear brake hoses perished

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2009 43,250 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet hing damaged

both c.v. gaiters perished

coolant leaking

engine warning light on

front and rear brake hoses perished

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2009 43,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps slightly loose

engine light on

engine slightly smokey

offside bonnet hinge insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,109 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

exhaust rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate cracked

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2008 35,109 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexis cracking

exhaust rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate cracked

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,738 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 33,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,305 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 91,372 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake hose ferrules getting rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2005 32,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 32,705 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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K205 CTH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 K205 CTH, 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 K205 CTH registered?

K205 CTH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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