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K491 RHS

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,444 mi
Last recorded72,444 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 RHS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,993 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 70,977 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 69,072 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 67,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 63,072 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 63,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED

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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K491 RHS is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K491 RHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K491 RHS registered?

K491 RHS is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 May 1993.

Is K491 RHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K491 RHS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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