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K221 LES

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,132 mi
Last recorded89,132 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK221 LES
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,132 miles

Oil leak ()

oil filter badly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,129 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not bright enough (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

oil filter badly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,049 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,946 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,946 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,779 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 85,779 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,025 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 85,025 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions warning lamp illuminated at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2010 84,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions warning lamp illuminated at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,884 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 83,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,190 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 83,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,889 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 78,179 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 78,179 miles

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

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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K221 LES is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 K221 LES, 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 K221 LES registered?

K221 LES is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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