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K238 JPW

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,318 mi
Last recorded80,318 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 JPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear side light and stop light dull

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,469 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,838 miles

Nearside Front inner CV boot gaiter perishing.

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Front Both CV boots perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,490 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 71,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,884 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 61,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge !!!!

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,149 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 54,017 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 54,017 miles

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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K238 JPW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K238 JPW, 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 K238 JPW registered?

K238 JPW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 January 1993.

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