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K406 MUF

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,789 mi
Last recorded133,789 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK406 MUF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,789 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 133,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 119,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2021 119,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

knocking on front suspension

Pass 5 May 2018 109,351 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 3 May 2018 109,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing red light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 23 Mar 2017 103,550 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,825 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

fuel residue around pump but no leak found

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,196 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,253 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,253 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,145 miles

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

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,995 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,088 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 65,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

splits in sidewalls of front tyres-some deep

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,171 miles

front tyres 2mm on edges

stop light switch needs adjustment

Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,337 miles

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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K406 MUF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K406 MUF, 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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K406 MUF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 February 1993.

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