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K798 SLA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,974 mi
Last recorded91,974 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 SLA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2010 91,974 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jun 2010 91,974 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracking

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Jun 2009 83,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,137 miles

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

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 16 Jun 2007 76,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 76,120 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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K798 SLA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K798 SLA, 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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K798 SLA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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