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K275 CBD

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,321 mi
Last recorded222,321 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK275 CBD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 222,321 miles

bad oil leak

engine breathing heavy

front discs in poor condition

n/s inner rack joint worn

Fail 23 Mar 2011 222,200 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

bad oil leak

engine breathing heavy

front discs in poor condition

n/s inner rack joint worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 214,805 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s rear drum slightly oval

Fail 26 Mar 2010 214,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s rear drum slightly oval

Pass 31 Mar 2009 204,158 miles

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre worn

Fail 23 Mar 2009 203,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine has oil leak and is breathing heavily from crankcase

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing slightly on the outer edges

N/S/F wiper split but clearing screen

N/S/R handbrake cable outer casing is split and insecure and rubbing on brake pipe

N/S/R handbrake cable outer casing is split and is cable tied to brake pipe

O/S/F vehicle floor pan has slight accident damage

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 190,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 190,377 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

bonnet insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2007 170,046 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 170,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 165,692 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 165,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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K275 CBD is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K275 CBD, 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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K275 CBD is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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