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K540 BBH

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 BBH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,224cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,772 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 81,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,586 miles

NEARSIDE INDICATOR OUTER LENSE MISSING,OFFSIDE OUTER LENSE DAMAGED.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,162 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 68,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,560 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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K540 BBH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K540 BBH, 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 K540 BBH registered?

K540 BBH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K540 BBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 BBH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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