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K874 BCG

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,330 mi
Last recorded181,330 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 BCG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 181,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 8 May 2013 175,767 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 168,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 168,934 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 162,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 162,911 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 157,514 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 150,510 miles

some free movement found at nearside steering rack bush area

Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,628 miles

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

free play at steering rack nearside

Pass 30 Apr 2007 136,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 127,254 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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K874 BCG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K874 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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K874 BCG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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