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K886 TKN

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,040 mi
Last recorded115,040 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK886 TKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 115,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering very stiff at low speed

Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has small tear in inner sidewall, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp beam image quality slightly reduced

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes corroded/leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall has tear deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has small tear in inner sidewall, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp beam image quality slightly reduced

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge, outer sidewall also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear torsion beam bearing worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside & offside rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper front section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of floor pan excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge, outer sidewall also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear torsion beam bearing worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside & offside rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,166 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,830 miles

off side and near side front flexi brake hoses fouling inner wing

Fail 17 Aug 2018 105,824 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

off side and near side front flexi brake hoses fouling inner wing

Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,977 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 101,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 99,699 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 6 Aug 2011 98,317 miles

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

oil seepage

Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,770 miles

Front suspention lowered by use of lowered road springs

Rear suspention lowered to excess

both rear hand brake cables not secured in one clip on either side

offsiderear suspention bump stop missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 95,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 91,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 86,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K886 TKN is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K886 TKN, 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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K886 TKN is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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