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K526 XVH

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,075 mi
Last recorded60,075 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK526 XVH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,075 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing, inner lens intact

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front only slight brake bind

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

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing, inner lens intact

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front only slight brake bind

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

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 60,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 56,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,277 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroided

o/s/f tyre edge worn 165/70r13

Fail 6 Nov 2013 51,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroided

o/s/f tyre edge worn 165/70r13

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,773 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

Fail 15 Nov 2012 46,773 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside front indicator lense missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 32,468 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,396 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,817 miles

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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K526 XVH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K526 XVH, 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 K526 XVH registered?

K526 XVH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 July 1993.

Is K526 XVH safe to buy?

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