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K379 PHR

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,722 mi
Last recorded143,722 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 PHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 143,722 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear tyres are now different sizes to the fronts

exhaust system is corroded

offside front shock absorber is leaking

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside rear inner sidelight not working

oil leaks in engine bay

rear wiper blade is perished

spare tyre is of a different size to the roadwheels

stonechips in windowscreen

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

vehicle battery is loose in it's holder

wheel trims fitted to both front roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 11 Aug 2009 143,720 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear tyres are cracking

exhaust system is corroded

offside front shock absorber is leaking

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

oil leaks in engine bay

rear wiper blade is perished

spare tyre is of a different size to the roadwheels

stonechips in windowscreen

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

vehicle battery is loose in it's holder

wheel trims are fitted to 3 roadwheels (nearside front missing) so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 7 Mar 2008 140,482 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

both headlamps deteriating & beam image becoming poor.

both rear brake hoses starting to deteriate.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 131,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 131,837 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 120,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 120,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K379 PHR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K379 PHR, 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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K379 PHR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 March 1993.

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