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K279 YNB

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 YNB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,794 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,160 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 69,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 63,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2006 63,140 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate cracked slightly

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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K279 YNB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K279 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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K279 YNB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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