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K272 YNB

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK272 YNB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 135,488 miles

22% imbalance on front foot brake

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs starting to rust on edges

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2010 135,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

O/S/F INDICATOR LENSE MISSING

O/S/R LIGHT UNIT CRACKED

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE

Pass 19 Nov 2009 123,193 miles

front brake discs starting to rust at edges

some brake pipes starting to rust

under body starting to rust

Fail 19 Nov 2009 123,193 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both handbrake cables getting bunched up

front brake discs starting to rust at edges

front no plate cracked

some brake pipes starting to rust

under body starting to rust

Pass 22 Jan 2008 122,391 miles

Both front break disks starting to rust on edges

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

Front No plate cracked

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

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

OS Front wiper blade split at ends

Parking break may nee adjustment

Fail 12 Jan 2008 122,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front break disks starting to rust on edges

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

Front No plate cracked

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Nail in OS Rear tyre

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

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

OS Front wiper blade split at ends

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

Parking break may nee adjustment

Slight movement in NS Rear wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2007 116,609 miles

front tie bar bushes showing wear

n/s seat belt lock sticking

Fail 13 Jan 2007 116,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front suspension tie bar bushes getting worn

n/s front seat belt lock sticking

Pass 21 Jan 2006 113,887 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

radiator getting in poor condtion

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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K272 YNB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K272 YNB, 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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K272 YNB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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