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K688 BPP

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK688 BPP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,711 miles

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,711 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,715 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel is high

radiator support panel/frame is corroded/holed

vehicle underside has corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,712 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel is high

radiator support panel/frame is corroded/holed

vehicle underside has corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,716 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,712 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,711 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 81,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer cv boots starting to perish

osf inner wheel arch has corrosion

osr brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,741 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer cv boots starting to perish

osf inner wheel arch has corrosion

osr brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,721 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight bind on both front wheels .

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,222 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,222 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front inner brake discs part corroded

fog light tell tale flickers

windscreen washers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner front wheel arch at rear corroding

tyre sizes 185/60r14

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,061 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,962 miles

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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K688 BPP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K688 BPP, 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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K688 BPP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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