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K255 MDM

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,848 mi
Last recorded38,848 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 MDM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,848 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 38,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x 2 (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 32,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has lite cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre side walls cracked.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,176 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 271,114 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 27,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,048 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,955 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,207 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,676 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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K255 MDM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K255 MDM, 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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K255 MDM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 March 1993.

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