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K786 VFH

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,459 mi
Last recorded99,459 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK786 VFH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,459 miles

windscreen damaged needs replacing

Fail 15 Mar 2012 99,435 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen damaged needs replacing

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,610 miles

Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight body corrosion to front inner arches

Welding repair appears ok but covered with sealant

Fail 22 Feb 2011 92,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight body corrosion to front inner arches

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,439 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,403 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 72,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,328 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K786 VFH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K786 VFH, 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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K786 VFH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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