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K378 VKR

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,459 mi
Last recorded125,459 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 VKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 125,459 miles

major oil leak

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Fail 19 May 2011 125,420 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

major oil leak

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear handbrake effort low

oil level low

Pass 19 May 2010 117,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 99,801 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 May 2007 92,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 85,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K378 VKR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K378 VKR, 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 K378 VKR registered?

K378 VKR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K378 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K378 VKR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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