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K746 HVJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,885 mi
Last recorded86,885 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK746 HVJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,885 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 86,879 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 64,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,091 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 60,091 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s front track rod end rubbers split, no play in joints on test.

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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K746 HVJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K746 HVJ, 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 K746 HVJ registered?

K746 HVJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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