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K797 KCL

1993 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,069 mi
Last recorded156,069 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 KCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 156,069 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs deteriorating inner surfaces

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside rear tyre outer tread = 2mm

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 109,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,961 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,576 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,576 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light corrosion to brake pipes

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2010 47,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,459 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,633 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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K797 KCL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K797 KCL, 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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K797 KCL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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