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K312 VRU

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK312 VRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front brake sticking slightly

o/s front tyre low

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 61,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 59,308 miles

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

front exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,308 miles

front exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,288 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,396 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,396 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 42,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,292 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,654 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 34,645 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,685 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 25,113 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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K312 VRU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K312 VRU, 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 K312 VRU registered?

K312 VRU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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