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K686 KRW

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

164,696 mi
Last recorded164,696 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 KRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 164,696 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2026 164,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 161,159 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 150,860 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 135,609 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,412 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 110,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,665 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 102,665 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,175 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 99,175 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,782 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 91,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 80,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,765 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,303 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,516 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 70,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,604 miles

Offside Door Mirror slightly loose

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Door Mirror slightly loose

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,377 miles

Condition of tyre on spare wheel is very bad ,large deep split/crack in sidewall,not a useable wheel

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,038 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 64,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 61,558 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 61,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,783 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (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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K686 KRW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K686 KRW, 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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K686 KRW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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