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K868 WPM

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 WPM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 123,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off side rear bump stop missing

rear number plate split on the off side

Pass 27 Dec 2011 122,134 miles

10 spots of corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2011 122,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

10 spots of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,190 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside rear brake back plate starting to corrode

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated close to limit

oil leak

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2010 118,190 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside rear brake back plate starting to corrode

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated close to limit

oil leak

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,736 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front,offside front and nearside rear tyre valves starting to perish

nearside rear brake binding slightly and rear brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 110,176 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake hose perishing quite badly

slight damage to nearside front brake hose

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 105,256 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 105,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 100,690 miles

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

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)

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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K868 WPM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K868 WPM, 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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K868 WPM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 January 1993.

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