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K496 HVC

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,976 mi
Last recorded55,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 HVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

os h/brake outer casing in slightly poor condition,front brake hoses part shrouded,low front pad wear indicator wires/looms broken,mixed tyre brands fitted,rear treads getting low & nsr sidewalls starting to perish,TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

slight advanced front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

low pad warning looms broken,mixed tyre brands fitted,spare worn,front brake hoses part shrouded,slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes,high front brake imbalance,

Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

low pad warning looms broken,mixed tyre brands fitted,spare worn,front brake hoses part shrouded,slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes,high front brake imbalance,

Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,891 miles

stonechips in windscreen,wiper linkage noisy,both front flexy brake hoses very slightly perished,front brake pad wear indicator wires broken,slight oil leak.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 52,891 miles

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

stonechips in windscreen,wiper linkage noisy,both front flexy brake hoses very slightly perished,front brake pad wear indicator wires broken,slight oil leak.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,122 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 51,122 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,n/s/r tyre worn close to limits,front washer jets partially blocked,o/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,694 miles

as previous

Fail 11 Feb 2006 49,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf washer jet blocked,os h/brake cable cracked/swollen,front b/hoses part shrouded,high front brake imbalance,slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes,coolant low,

oil leak

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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K496 HVC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K496 HVC, 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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K496 HVC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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