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K865 BBW

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,220 mi
Last recorded190,220 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK865 BBW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 190,220 miles

Rear mud guards loose

Fail 7 Dec 2017 190,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear mud guards loose

Pass 23 Nov 2016 183,733 miles

Steering notchy when turning

Fail 23 Nov 2016 183,733 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering notchy when turning

Pass 10 Dec 2015 173,071 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 173,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 165,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 165,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 153,599 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Slight brake bind from nearside rear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 147,765 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 137,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 137,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 128,249 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 127,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear mudflaps loose

Pass 7 Nov 2008 123,251 miles

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

o/s/f flexi perished

o/s/r flexi ferruel corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 119,521 miles

engine slightly smokey

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 118,671 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r mud flap loose

Pass 22 Oct 2005 117,982 miles

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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K865 BBW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K865 BBW, 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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K865 BBW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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