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K240 PCV

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,022 mi
Last recorded189,022 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK240 PCV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 189,022 miles

surface rust on off side front to rear brake pipe

unable to open off side rear door

Fail 2 Sep 2009 189,022 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface rust on off side front to rear brake pipe

unable to open off side rear door

Pass 27 Sep 2008 183,908 miles

both front headlights slightly loose

light corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

nearside rear outer handbrake cable caseing split

rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 183,848 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel

nearside rear handbrake cable outer caseing broken

oil leak

nearside front tyre puncture (non repairable) 165/70/13t

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2007 179,591 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 179,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 174,860 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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K240 PCV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K240 PCV, 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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K240 PCV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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