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K656 XVM

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,367 mi
Last recorded139,367 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK656 XVM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 139,367 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

cracking to n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 16 Feb 2009 139,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

cracking to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 12 Feb 2008 136,980 miles

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

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

light scratches in windscreen

o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors faded slightly

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2008 136,968 miles

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

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

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

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

light scratches in windscreen

o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors faded slightly

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 135,162 miles

slight bind to front brakes

slight cracks to n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2007 135,162 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks to inner sidewall on n/s rear tyre

slight binding to both front wheels

Pass 10 Feb 2006 127,430 miles

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewalls

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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K656 XVM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K656 XVM, 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 K656 XVM registered?

K656 XVM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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