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K282 WRU

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,762 mi
Last recorded173,762 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK282 WRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 173,762 miles

slight play on n/s rack end

Fail 18 Apr 2009 173,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play on n/s rack end

Pass 15 Feb 2008 165,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 165,145 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 164,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Major engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear brake back plate has surface corrosion

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

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

Radiator lower metal pipe corroded and leaking

Shock absorbers should be replaced in pairs on same axle

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE STEERING RACK. fURTHER INSPECTION NEEDS TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT HAS BEEN REPLACED TO DETERMIN THE EXTENT OF PLAY

Pass 27 Nov 2006 157,017 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 147,177 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 147,088 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front compliance bushes worn

rust nsr outer sill and front subframe at nsr mount

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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K282 WRU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel 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 K282 WRU, 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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K282 WRU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 July 1993.

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