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K471 SAG

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

323,937 mi
Last recorded323,937 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK471 SAG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 323,937 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Fail 2 Mar 2010 323,942 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine area oily underneath

exhaust smokey

flexi brake hoses slightly cracked / perished

front anti roll bar mountings in both track control arms deteriorating considerably

metal brake pipes generally corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly

slight inbalance of front brakes

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2009 253,572 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

rear brakes squeaky

Fail 9 Feb 2009 253,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 22 Feb 2008 191,129 miles

Advises same as in last test on No. 942890558095 19/02/2008

Fail 19 Feb 2008 191,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes corroding.

drivers seat belt clip spring not working(belt still clips in securly)

front brake hoses starting to crack badly in places.

front shocks corroding badly in places.

front sub frame corroded in places

front to rear brake pipe corroded near to limit by fuel tank.

o/s/r brake hose craking to limit.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 190,897 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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K471 SAG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K471 SAG, 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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K471 SAG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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