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K234 OHC

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,931 mi
Last recorded152,931 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 OHC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 152,931 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 152,720 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

handbrake cables insecure

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside front headlamp and indicator slightly loose

offside rear light unit slightly loose

play in nearside steering arm to rack

Pass 15 Apr 2009 144,138 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS A BIT WORN.

OIL LEAKS.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 134,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 134,381 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2008 134,078 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner edge

steering rack has slight play in the nearside inner joint

Pass 14 Feb 2007 123,923 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 123,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 113,944 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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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K234 OHC 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 55.6%.

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 K234 OHC, 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 K234 OHC registered?

K234 OHC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 March 1993.

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