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K278 EEH

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,118 mi
Last recorded130,118 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 EEH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 130,118 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 123,155 miles

Rear number plate has a slight crack in it.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 117,578 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 117,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 108,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 100,498 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 100,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 92,026 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 92,022 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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K278 EEH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K278 EEH, 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 K278 EEH registered?

K278 EEH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 June 1993.

Is K278 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K278 EEH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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