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K425 RVL

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,141 mi
Last recorded111,141 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK425 RVL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,141 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 111,137 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 106,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge. n/s front tyre bald on outer edge. front discs need changing soon. fuelpipes rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,281 miles

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge. n/s front tyre bald on outer edge. front discs need changing soon. fuelpipes rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 97,812 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 93,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 86,553 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 86,549 miles

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

Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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K425 RVL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K425 RVL, 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 K425 RVL registered?

K425 RVL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K425 RVL safe to buy?

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