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K850 KRA

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

145,895 mi
Last recorded145,895 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 KRA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 145,895 miles

Both Front Foglamp Cracked/Lens/Holed/Inoprative

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front To Rear Metal Fuel Pipes Rusty

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 145,893 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Both Front Foglamp Cracked/Lens/Holed/Inoprative

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front To Rear Metal Fuel Pipes Rusty

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 141,758 miles

Brake pipe nuts corroding

Coolant leak

Front subframe corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside front indicator lens cover missing

Nearside front inner wing corroding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear flexi brake hose metal ends corroding

Oil leak

Rear chassis cross members corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2011 141,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe nuts corroding

Coolant leak

Front subframe corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside front indicator lens cover missing

Nearside front inner wing corroding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear flexi brake hose metal ends corroding

Oil leak

Rear chassis cross members corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2010 139,881 miles

Front spot/fog lamp lenses broken.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/f indicator lamp lens incomplete.

O/s/r suspension is slightly stiff in operation.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre is bald on its edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 139,881 miles

Front spot/fog lamp lenses broken.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/f indicator lamp lens incomplete.

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

O/s/r suspension is slightly stiff in operation.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre is bald on its edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 134,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Nov 2009 134,862 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Nov 2008 130,639 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear flexi brake hoses metal ends corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nearside front indicator lamp outer lens missing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 130,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear flexi brake hoses metal ends corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nearside front indicator lamp outer lens missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 120,835 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f foglamp broken

Fail 4 Oct 2007 120,791 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 120,171 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 23 Sep 2006 106,927 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 106,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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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K850 KRA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 K850 KRA, 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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K850 KRA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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