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K542 NDL

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,304 mi
Last recorded66,304 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 NDL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,304 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight play nearside rear radius arm bush.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight play nearside rear radius arm bush.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,827 miles

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

bonnet hinge broken off side

near side rear tyre in poor condtion

off side front wiper blade split

Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bonnet hinge broken off side

near side rear tyre in poor condtion

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,593 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near and offside rear tyres cracking in the tread line

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,952 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 52,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 52,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

high front service brake imbalance

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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K542 NDL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K542 NDL, 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 K542 NDL registered?

K542 NDL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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