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K749 JVO

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

133,931 mi
Last recorded133,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 JVO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2009 133,931 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both bonnet hinges broken

some corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

some imbalance on front brake efforts

temporary repair to front exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2008 125,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet hinges partially broken

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 4 Jun 2008 125,493 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet hinges partially broken

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2007 119,262 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both bonnet hinges partly broken

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Jun 2007 119,262 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both bonnet hinges partly broken

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,982 miles

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

offside bonnet hinge broken

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 30 May 2006 110,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside bonnet hinge broken

some imbalance on rear brakes

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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K749 JVO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K749 JVO, 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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K749 JVO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 June 1993.

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