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K604 POW

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,604 mi
Last recorded134,604 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK604 POW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 134,604 miles

"knock" from nearside front suspension:- recommend further investigation.

1 of 2 nearside rear side light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator lens cover missing.

offside headlamp glass cracked.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Fail 31 Oct 2009 134,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

"knock" from nearside front suspension:- recommend further investigation.

offside front indicator lens cover missing.

offside front tyre tread low.

offside headlamp glass cracked.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 127,279 miles

offside bonnet hinge broken.

offside headlamp glass chipped.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 121,717 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 121,717 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 119,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns bonnett hinge broken

Fail 27 Nov 2006 119,270 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os bonnet hinge broken

Pass 1 Nov 2005 116,766 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 116,766 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside bonnett hinge part broken

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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K604 POW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red 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 K604 POW, 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 K604 POW registered?

K604 POW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 June 1993.

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