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K457 WCW

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK457 WCW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 136,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 136,750 miles

exhaust corroded

corrosion to n/s/f inner door step

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f and both rear brake hoses age cracking

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

welding repair to n/s inner sill

Fail 14 Jun 2014 136,747 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/f inner door step

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f and both rear brake hoses age cracking

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

welding repair to n/s inner sill

Pass 10 Apr 2013 136,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 136,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 136,038 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight blow at exhaust back box

offside hand brake cable hanging

Fail 22 Mar 2012 136,024 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight blow at exhaust back box

offside hand brake cable hanging

Pass 5 Apr 2011 135,548 miles

Clutch drag

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s handbrake cable insicure

Fail 22 Mar 2011 135,545 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Clutch drag

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s handbrake cable insicure

Pass 23 Mar 2010 134,839 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 134,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 133,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 130,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 127,625 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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K457 WCW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K457 WCW, 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 K457 WCW registered?

K457 WCW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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