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K478 KRW

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,036 mi
Last recorded128,036 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 KRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 128,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 128,036 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 125,255 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 125,255 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F indicator lense missing.

O/S/F seat belt stalk outer casing missing.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 121,565 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 121,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise alternator loose and noisey on engine

Advise engine oil leak

Advise front brake slides and pads creeking under brake pressure

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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K478 KRW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K478 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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What year was K478 KRW registered?

K478 KRW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is K478 KRW safe to buy?

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