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K56 VJT

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,177 mi
Last recorded221,177 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK56 VJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2006 221,177 miles

Exhaust rusty

Grease around n/s/f hub area

Stonechips front screen

corrosion evident on all steel brake pipes

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r stoplamp slightly dim

o/s/r handbrake cable casing splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2006 220,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S Handbrake Cable Casing In Poor Condition

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steel Brake Pipes Corroded

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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K56 VJT is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K56 VJT, 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 K56 VJT registered?

K56 VJT is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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