MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front brakes recording slight imbalance when tested
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f headlamp small stone chip but not affecting beam image
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K242 XVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K242 XVU, 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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How do I check the history of K242 XVU?
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What year was K242 XVU registered?
K242 XVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1993.
Is K242 XVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for K242 XVU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K242 XVU have outstanding finance?
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