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K884 VLJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK884 VLJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 137,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 136,630 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 136,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 136,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 135,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,850 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 129,374 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 129,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 116,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 116,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 116,119 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 116,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 110,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 109,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 102,740 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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K884 VLJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K884 VLJ, 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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K884 VLJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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