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K547 OFY

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,075 mi
Last recorded129,075 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK547 OFY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 129,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 121,276 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 121,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,391 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

front disc rough

Fail 1 Dec 2010 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 102,794 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 102,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Dec 2008 90,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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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K547 OFY is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K547 OFY, 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 K547 OFY registered?

K547 OFY is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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