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K47 XOL

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,443 mi
Last recorded64,443 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK47 XOL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 64,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 64,443 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 64,443 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 64,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2014 64,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 64,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

this vehicle has been modified for rally use.roll cages ect

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged slightly

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre side walls cracking slightly

seats welded to floor no adjustment runners fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 64,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged slightly

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre side walls cracking slightly

seats welded to floor no adjustment runners fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,782 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise car is a rally car and many components will be changed after time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,754 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,060 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 58,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 57,863 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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K47 XOL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 K47 XOL, 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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K47 XOL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 January 1993.

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