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K657 ORL

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,332 mi
Last recorded195,332 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK657 ORL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2010 195,332 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake performance slightly low

Rear discs are corroded

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 195,332 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake performance slightly low

Rear discs are corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 187,408 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 187,408 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 177,718 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 177,718 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 164,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 160,073 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 160,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K657 ORL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol 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 K657 ORL, 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 K657 ORL registered?

K657 ORL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is K657 ORL safe to buy?

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