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K283 YBS

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,944 mi
Last recorded56,944 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 YBS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,399 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,399 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 55,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,029 miles

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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K283 YBS is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K283 YBS, 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 K283 YBS registered?

K283 YBS is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K283 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K283 YBS shows 6 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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