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K742 PHR

1993 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 PHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,477 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 105,370 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear side light lens broken and repaired.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 56,712 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,804 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,635 miles

both steel brake pipes leading to rear flexy hoses corroding

steel brake pipe leading to offside front flexy hose corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both steel brake pipes leading to rear flexy hoses corroding

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

steel brake pipe leading to offside front flexy hose corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 40,090 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,391 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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K742 PHR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K742 PHR, 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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K742 PHR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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