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K223 DRP

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,446 mi
Last recorded149,446 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK223 DRP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,446 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 145,218 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers veiw

Fail 22 Nov 2016 145,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers veiw

Pass 24 Nov 2015 139,085 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 134,429 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 130,250 miles

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 130,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 125,403 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 125,388 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 120,191 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 111,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 96,657 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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K223 DRP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K223 DRP, 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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K223 DRP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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