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K722 MGJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,140 mi
Last recorded131,140 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK722 MGJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 131,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 126,970 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 126,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 117,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 114,015 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 114,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 110,790 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 110,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 106,801 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 102,093 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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K722 MGJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K722 MGJ, 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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What year was K722 MGJ registered?

K722 MGJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 January 1993.

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