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K499 MOU

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,846 mi
Last recorded74,846 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 MOU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,846 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,549 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,884 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,884 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,250 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,078 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,747 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,952 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracking slightly

offside lower metal coolant hose heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,203 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 57,172 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 55,552 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 May 2007 55,552 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2006 53,476 miles

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

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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K499 MOU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K499 MOU, 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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K499 MOU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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