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K739 OTJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,055 mi
Last recorded39,055 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK739 OTJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 39,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 39,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Only driver seat fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

older engine fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

older engine fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,155 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 38,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 36,882 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,675 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,153 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 34,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre pipe heavily corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,826 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front subframe

Fail 15 Apr 2013 25,826 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,820 miles

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

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

cracks in sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,638 miles

rear wiper blade worn

slight cracks on outer sidewall of all 4 tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2010 25,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

possible fault on cooling fan ( not working )

rear wiper blade worn

slight cracks on outer sidewall of all 4 tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,976 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,975 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,138 miles

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 May 2006 23,209 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on outer side wall

n/s rear handbrake sticking slightly

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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K739 OTJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K739 OTJ, 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 K739 OTJ registered?

K739 OTJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K739 OTJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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