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K296 PVY

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,526 mi
Last recorded109,526 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 PVY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2012 109,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 109,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ex pipe to rear box corrosion

front brake imbalance high 24/24%

front discs pitting

glass loose on both headlights

n/s / cross member corrosion

n/s/f seat belt catch stiff

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s dip bit dull

o/s/f track tube corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch bung missing

water leak n/s rad

Fail 15 Feb 2011 104,124 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ex pipe to rear box corrosion

front brake imbalance high 24/24%

front discs pitting

glass loose on both headlights

n/s / cross member corrosion

n/s/f seat belt catch stiff

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s dip bit dull

o/s/f track tube corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch bung missing

water leak n/s rad

Pass 1 Feb 2010 100,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 100,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 98,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 98,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,654 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 96,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 95,100 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 95,098 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 93,319 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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K296 PVY is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K296 PVY, 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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K296 PVY is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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