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K408 OOR

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,552 mi
Last recorded96,552 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 OOR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,552 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight corrosion both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,507 miles

Offside Rear cut in tyre tread

Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear cut in tyre tread

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,465 miles

Both headlamps' images are only just visible and reflectors are deteriorated - on limit.

Driver's door check strap pin is missing.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded generally and on limit on nearside rearmost mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre is perished - on limit

Rear brake components are corroded.

Road wheels are corroded but not to excess.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember and boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall perished to the extent that cord is visible (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both headlamps' images are only just visible and reflectors are deteriorated - on limit.

Driver's door check strap pin is missing.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded generally and on limit on nearside rearmost mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear brake bind is on limit.

Offside rear tyre is perished - on limit

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember and boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,409 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished but cord isn't exposed. Replacement recommended.

Both rear tyres are badly cracked but not exposing cord. Replacement recommended.

Engine oil leak.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pipes are corroded but not to excess.

Main beam tell tale isn't working, not mandatory for vehicles before 1986.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is losing clarity (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is losing its clarity - on limit (1.7.5a)

Offside front inner wing area is starting to corrode.

Power steering belt is slack, adjustment recommended.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear seat belts are slow to retract.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 96,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear brake hoses are perished but cord isn't exposed. Replacement recommended.

Both rear tyres are badly cracked but not exposing cord. Replacement recommended.

Engine oil leak.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pipes are corroded but not to excess.

Main beam tell tale isn't working, not mandatory for vehicles before 1986.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is losing clarity (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is losing its clarity - on limit (1.7.5a)

Offside front inner wing area is starting to corrode.

Power steering belt is slack, adjustment recommended.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear seat belts are slow to retract.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 96,276 miles

ALL brakes slightly binding on due to lack of use

BOTH front brake pipes joining front brake hoses starting to corrode

BOTH headlamp images weak and only just passed mot requirements

BOTH rear tyres starting to perish

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery secured by temp repair

Both rear brake hoses perished and replacement recommended

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

corrosion starting on front subframe and underside of vehicle

main beam teletale not working

o/s front brake hose perished and replacement recommended

oil leak

scratch to front screen

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,276 miles

ALL brakes slightly binding on due to lack of use

BOTH front brake pipes joining front brake hoses starting to corrode

BOTH headlamp images weak and only just passed mot requirements

BOTH rear tyres starting to perish

Battery secured by temp repair

Both rear brake hoses perished and replacement recommended

corrosion starting on front subframe and underside of vehicle

main beam teletale not working

o/s front brake hose perished and replacement recommended

oil leak

scratch to front screen

Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,146 miles

BOTH front brake pipes joining to brake hoses starting to corrode

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

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

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

main beam teletale not working

o/s headlamp beam image weak

o/s rear tyre outer wall has slight cut

oil leak

scratch to front windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,146 miles

BOTH front brake pipes joining to brake hoses starting to corrode

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

main beam teletale not working

o/s headlamp beam image weak

o/s rear tyre outer wall has slight cut

oil leak

scratch to front windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,489 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s fron t outer door handle stiff

o/s headlamp image weak

o/s rear brake slightly binding on attention recommended

scratch to front screen

Fail 14 Mar 2013 95,489 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s fron t outer door handle stiff

o/s headlamp image weak

o/s rear brake slightly binding on attention recommended

scratch to front screen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,989 miles

o/s/dip beam image weak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,554 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 93,554 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,734 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

light surface scratches to screen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,911 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion stated o/s/f inner wing

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 89,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion stated o/s/f inner wing

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,131 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion started on underside

Fail 18 Mar 2008 88,131 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion started on underside

Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,087 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 86,087 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 84,887 miles

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

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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K408 OOR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K408 OOR, 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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K408 OOR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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