CarVerify

Free Car Check

K895 OTP

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,846 mi
Last recorded106,846 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK895 OTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,846 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall splitting !

passenger & rear seats not fitted

slight play n/s/f roll bar drop link

Fail 7 Feb 2011 106,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

passenger & rear seats not fitted

slight play n/s/f roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Feb 2010 103,229 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,890 miles

both front tyers wearing on outer edges n/s getting near limit in places

Pass 25 Feb 2008 95,252 miles

front reg plate craked

Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,252 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes above petrol tank sighns of corrosion unable to inspect properly

front brake discs corroded =and pads getting low

front reg plate craked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 91,114 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 91,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 87,857 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 87,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

offside inner arch gaurd rubbing on crankshaft pulley

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K895 OTP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red 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 K895 OTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K895 OTP?

You can check the full history of K895 OTP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K895 OTP registered?

K895 OTP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K895 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K895 OTP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K895 OTP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K895 OTP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.