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K708 WDV

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,349 mi
Last recorded212,349 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK708 WDV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 212,349 miles

Advise new rear number plate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 16 Feb 2011 212,345 miles

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise new rear number plate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 206,932 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 206,932 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 199,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 199,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 191,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 191,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both rear tyre treds close to tred limit

Pass 9 Feb 2007 184,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight roughness near side front wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Feb 2007 184,544 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Roughness from nearside front wheel bearing near limits.

Fail 16 Feb 2006 177,376 miles

Fuel stains by tank area but no visible leaks found during test.

Lower reading on o/s/r foot brake. Possibly the start of a wheel cylinder problem.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 177,376 miles

Fuel stains by tank area but no visible leaks found during test.

Lower reading on o/s/r foot brake. Possibly the start of a wheel cylinder problem.

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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K708 WDV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K708 WDV, 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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K708 WDV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 February 1993.

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