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K648 RLM

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,555 mi
Last recorded209,555 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK648 RLM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 209,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 16 Feb 2012 205,244 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 205,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 198,329 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 198,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 191,072 miles

n/s rear window damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 184,148 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 184,145 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded and worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 171,111 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet safety catch missing

n/s rear door window repaired with perspex

spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 171,102 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 167,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 167,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 160,950 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 160,950 miles

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

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

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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K648 RLM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K648 RLM, 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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K648 RLM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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