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K258 UKJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,799 mi
Last recorded121,799 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 UKJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 121,799 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 121,799 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,376 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 101,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,036 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 90,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 80,257 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 80,255 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres worn close to the limit and perished

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 72,154 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 72,152 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K258 UKJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K258 UKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K258 UKJ registered?

K258 UKJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K258 UKJ safe to buy?

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