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K308 JVF

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,067 mi
Last recorded85,067 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK308 JVF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,067 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,264 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated both {both front to rear } (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 79,263 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated both {both front to rear } (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf to rear brake pipe near steering rack corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf to rear brake pipe near steering rack corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge!, (5.2.3 (e))

child seat is not secured correctly!.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 46,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer, (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure at centre joint, (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre, (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

child seat fitted in rear but is not secured correctly!.

o/s mirror damaged and repaired with non standard mirror glass and tape, but is secure and provides an acceptable view to the rear at time of test.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,909 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places, (7.1.2)

item removed from drivers view prior to test.

oil leak.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,970 miles

All four ciol springs are correoed

All four tyres are deteratyed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,323 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,651 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 17,651 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,304 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 12,768 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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K308 JVF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K308 JVF, 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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K308 JVF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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