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K357 XBV

1993 Peugeot 205

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,906 mi
Last recorded93,906 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK357 XBV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,906 miles

n/s cv boot poor condition

n/s front coil spring rusty

oil leak

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

slight play in radius arm o/s rear

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 87,677 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,680 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,836 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,227 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 68,224 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,221 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 68,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,279 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 63,275 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 141,092 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 141,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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K357 XBV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K357 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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K357 XBV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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