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K896 WFX

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 WFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 104,583 miles

CO emission only just within spec

Exhaust tailpipe blowing slightly

Front seats have small movement

inner cv gaiter has small hole

offside headlamp only just within spec

Pass 10 Mar 2012 101,002 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/r axle/trailing arm has slight play in bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 97,142 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,704 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,499 miles

ns rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2009 82,499 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ns rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,193 miles

nsf inner cv boot split

Fail 24 May 2007 79,190 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 73,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 73,768 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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K896 WFX is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K896 WFX, 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

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What year was K896 WFX registered?

K896 WFX is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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