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K457 KRW

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK457 KRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,257 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 108,210 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension out of align

Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,419 miles

o/s/r radius arm bearings slightly worn and wheel tipping but no excessive movement and not fouling arch

Fail 15 Jul 2010 92,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,316 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front track control arm bushs perished.both rear sandwich bushs perished.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

both front track control arm bushs perished.both rear sandwich bushs perished.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,064 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin and perishing on sidewalls.

offside rear suspension begining to sieze up.

slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres wearing thin and perishing on sidewalls.

offside rear suspension begining to sieze up.

slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Pass 16 May 2007 71,175 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers mirror cover broken

Pass 15 May 2006
Fail 15 May 2006 65,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K457 KRW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K457 KRW, 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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K457 KRW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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