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K79 TDF

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 TDF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 94,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underfloor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 69,124 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 65,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2020 65,118 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,228 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm and cracking

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tyre on 2mm and cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre badly cracking

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Apr 2016 56,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm and cracking

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tyre on 2mm and cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre badly cracking

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,237 miles

front cv boots badly perished

front tyres perished

nsf tyre 2.5mm

nsr tyre 2.5mm

slight play in osr radius arm bearings

Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cv boots badly perished

front tyres perished

nsf tyre 2.5mm

nsr tyre 2.5mm

slight play in osr radius arm bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,775 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,563 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,563 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,560 miles

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

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

both front cv gaiters perishing

slight rubbing on n/s/f top strut carrier mount

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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K79 TDF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K79 TDF, 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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What year was K79 TDF registered?

K79 TDF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 March 1993.

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