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K568 GDU

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,595 mi
Last recorded61,595 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK568 GDU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,185 miles

Advanced corrosion on bracing struts between front inner and outer wings, offside strut missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front o rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 61,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Advanced corrosion on bracing struts between front inner and outer wings, offside strut missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front o rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,545 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,910 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,910 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,008 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,955 miles

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,013 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,440 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,747 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 47,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,870 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 43,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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K568 GDU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K568 GDU, 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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K568 GDU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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