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K494 GEV

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,397 mi
Last recorded58,397 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 GEV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,397 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,253 miles

rear foot brake efficiancy only just met

Fail 4 Aug 2016 57,253 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear foot brake efficiancy only just met

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,555 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,793 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,793 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,501 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

slight binding to o/s rear brake

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,948 miles

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

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

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

deep cracks both outer cv boots

front number plate damaged but still readable

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Sep 2005 43,472 miles

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

n/s rear service brake binding slightly

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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K494 GEV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K494 GEV, 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 K494 GEV registered?

K494 GEV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 February 1993.

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