MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,030 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet hinge broken
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet hinge broken
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside bonnet hinge broken, but bonnet still securing in closed position.
Slight play in lower steering column universal joint.
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside bonnet hinge broken, but bonnet still securing in closed position.
Slight play in lower steering column universal joint.
Bonnet hinge broken
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Bonnet hinge broken
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K540 HWJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K540 HWJ, 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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K540 HWJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 May 1993.
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