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K854 BUD

1996 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK854 BUD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2008 96,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 88,246 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 88,246 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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K854 BUD is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 92,095 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 K854 BUD, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K854 BUD registered?

K854 BUD is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is K854 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K854 BUD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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