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K809 OWP

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,657 mi
Last recorded54,657 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK809 OWP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 54,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy when spun (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipes perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,322 miles

Front windscreen washer jets low output

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,614 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2022 45,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 44,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,925 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 43,885 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 41,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,933 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,472 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,754 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 38,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K809 OWP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K809 OWP, 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 K809 OWP registered?

K809 OWP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K809 OWP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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