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K897 DRO

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,847 mi
Last recorded125,847 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 DRO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 125,847 miles

Oil leak

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2009 125,847 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside handbrake performance slightly low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 125,847 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 May 2009 125,847 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2007 125,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 125,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 126,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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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K897 DRO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K897 DRO, 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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What year was K897 DRO registered?

K897 DRO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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