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K856 PAF

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,233 mi
Last recorded110,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK856 PAF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 110,233 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 110,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

covers underside of car restricting view to all floor and structure

n/s/r axle bearing play

Pass 11 Jun 2010 102,916 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 102,898 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wheels corroded

rear sub frame rubber mounts have slight play and cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2008 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,257 miles

front subfram rusty

off side rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2007 98,257 miles

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

front subfram rusty

off side rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2006 95,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 88,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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K856 PAF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K856 PAF, 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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K856 PAF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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