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K721 FRP

1993 Peugeot 205

Yellow Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

304,809 mi
Last recorded304,809 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK721 FRP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 304,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

wipers starting too smear

Pass 4 May 2021 283,641 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 283,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 252,312 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2020 252,312 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 223,631 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 223,631 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 219,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Fail 5 Jan 2018 219,892 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2016 197,194 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisey when rotated

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 197,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisey when rotated

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 180,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 180,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 164,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

underbody,suspension & exhaust surface rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2014 164,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

underbody,suspension & exhaust surface rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2012 161,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 158,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 154,748 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 154,703 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 151,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 148,476 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 148,363 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 145,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 142,088 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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K721 FRP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K721 FRP, 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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K721 FRP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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