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K227 XPE

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,757 mi
Last recorded157,757 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 XPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 157,757 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Fail 23 Oct 2008 157,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perished

Coolant leak

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Unable to carry out emmissions test due to condition of engine

Fail 24 Sep 2007 86,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,173 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 54,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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K227 XPE is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K227 XPE, 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 K227 XPE registered?

K227 XPE is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 March 1993.

Is K227 XPE safe to buy?

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