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K696 PRL

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK696 PRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 72,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 71,679 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 70,562 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 70,534 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 69,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 67,889 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen Chip

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 65,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake Cable Cover Damaged/Corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 65,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Release Button Sticking (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake Cable Cover Damaged/Corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 62,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 62,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Water Pipe Hole (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,127 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 60,111 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,068 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,878 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 59,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,435 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,164 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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K696 PRL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K696 PRL, 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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K696 PRL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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