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K797 PKF

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,347 mi
Last recorded32,347 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 PKF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 31,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 31,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,963 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 29,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,434 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 28,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,375 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 26,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

re-surculation pipe split under n/s/f wing

Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,571 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 25,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,677 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 24,669 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,242 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 19,230 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front tyres worn on outside edges

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 PKF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K797 PKF, 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 PKF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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