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K746 KYB

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,328 mi
Last recorded137,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK746 KYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,328 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,317 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 132,903 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both brake cables in poor condition

temp.fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 132,899 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam not switching to main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both brake cables in poor condition

temp.fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 128,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 128,978 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating co failing 1.08 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & front pipe clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush centre bush worn, slight play in lower ball joint (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside hand brake cable corroded & colapsing

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres blocking & perished

Fail 31 May 2017 124,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn cap broken (7.2.4c)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & front pipe clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush centre bush worn, slight play in lower ball joint (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside hand brake cable corroded & colapsing

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres blocking & perished

Pass 31 May 2016 120,372 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Front indicator lens insecure

Nearside Rear Trailing arm axle mount bearing has slight play

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Handbrake cable poor condition

Fail 28 May 2015 115,528 miles

Coolant level low

O/S handbrake cable condition poor

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S rear axle trailing arm bearing

Pass 28 May 2015 115,528 miles

Coolant level low

O/S handbrake cable condition poor

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S rear axle trailing arm bearing

Pass 29 May 2014 111,498 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 111,488 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 105,282 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 105,278 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 99,202 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 99,200 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 94,784 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 90,228 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 84,822 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 84,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 79,117 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 May 2007 74,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,756 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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K746 KYB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 K746 KYB, 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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K746 KYB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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