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K872 BCG

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,159 mi
Last recorded118,159 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK872 BCG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 118,159 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 118,158 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front wheel bearing noisey in operation

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,953 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 103,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 100,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 95,537 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside front tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2009 95,536 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2008 92,474 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2006 91,047 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 90,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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K872 BCG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K872 BCG, 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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K872 BCG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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