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K85 FUB

1993 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

171,019 mi
Last recorded171,019 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 FUB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 171,019 miles

oil leak slight wear in o/s/r suspension arm o/s/f tyre low tread n/s/f outer cv boot perrishing & inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Nov 2008 171,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak slight wear in o/s/r suspension arm o/s/f tyre low tread n/s/f outer cv boot perrishing & inner cv boot split

Fail 5 Nov 2008 171,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 168,138 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 168,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 166,942 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 166,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K85 FUB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K85 FUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K85 FUB registered?

K85 FUB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 January 1993.

Is K85 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K85 FUB shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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