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K849 NEU

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK849 NEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle brake pipes are corroded on surfaces & have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres are slightly perished & cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are corroded on surfaces & have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes are corroding on surfaces but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,701 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 84,701 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,648 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,416 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,396 miles

both front tyre tread depths worn low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,589 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low

surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipes & metal fuel lines

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,360 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 73,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,541 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 69,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,935 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,549 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,808 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 63,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 63,794 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,712 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 59,647 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,434 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 56,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearings.

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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K849 NEU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K849 NEU, 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 K849 NEU registered?

K849 NEU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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