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K356 XBV

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,874 mi
Last recorded107,874 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK356 XBV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 107,874 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 107,870 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 103,546 miles

handbrake has alot of play in it

slight play in os rack spindle,both front to rear fuel pipes rusting,both rear tyres sidewall cracking.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 103,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

slight play in os rack spindle,both front to rear fuel pipes rusting,both rear tyres sidewall cracking.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 99,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 99,049 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 91,619 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 91,619 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 88,539 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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K356 XBV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K356 XBV, 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 K356 XBV registered?

K356 XBV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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