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K768 XEW

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK768 XEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 118,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 118,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,443 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR & CORRODE

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT

Pass 8 Feb 2010 98,946 miles

SERFISE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 29 Jan 2010 98,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SERFISE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES & FUEL PIPES

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 30 Jan 2009 92,653 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 77,922 miles

brake pipes rusty . slight water leak from bottom off radiator

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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K768 XEW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K768 XEW, 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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K768 XEW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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