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K259 TKE

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,065 mi
Last recorded122,065 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK259 TKE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,065 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 122,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,251 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 115,251 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 108,481 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 108,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 100,786 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 100,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,645 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight play in n/s track arm

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,007 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 82,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 78,147 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,187 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear mudguard insecure

metal brake pipes corroding all four corners of vehicle

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

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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K259 TKE is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K259 TKE, 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 K259 TKE registered?

K259 TKE is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 January 1993.

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