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K420 LAC

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,173 mi
Last recorded9,173 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK420 LAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 9,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,967 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 87,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 84,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 79,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 77,858 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,064 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Non orignal engine type and size fitted to this car

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

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 26 Feb 2008 77,062 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Non orignal engine type and size fitted to this car

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

Rear brake imbalance

Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,587 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 72,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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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K420 LAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K420 LAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K420 LAC registered?

K420 LAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 June 1993.

Is K420 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K420 LAC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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