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K281 GWK

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,866 mi
Last recorded92,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 GWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 92,866 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 22,545 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 89,715 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 89,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Nov 2007 87,004 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 87,004 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,797 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 85,793 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K281 GWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K281 GWK, 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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K281 GWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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