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K344 WTA

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,124 mi
Last recorded175,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK344 WTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 175,124 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre low tread

Fail 19 Jun 2012 174,582 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 162,976 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 162,963 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipes to and from fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre age cracked.

Rubber fuel pipe from tank perished.

Pass 14 May 2010 161,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 161,971 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 161,094 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper linkage worn.

Fail 1 May 2009 161,094 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 160,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 159,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 159,647 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 157,914 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 157,910 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K344 WTA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue 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 K344 WTA, 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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K344 WTA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 April 1993.

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