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K917 XEA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK917 XEA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,366 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,201 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 105,201 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,777 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 104,777 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,460 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 104,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 103,834 miles

Oil leak

down pipe bracket corroded through, exhaust is still adequately supported.

sump corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,300 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 103,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 102,630 miles

both track rod end gaiters split

unable to get clear view of front brake pads threw wheels

Fail 18 Feb 2011 102,629 miles

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

both track rod end gaiters split

unable to get clear view of front brake pads threw wheels

Pass 22 Feb 2010 102,045 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 102,045 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 101,406 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 101,406 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 100,927 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

Water inside o/s/f head lamp unit.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 98,864 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F H/Lamp Glass Cracked

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2007 98,864 miles

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

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

O/S/F Head lamp Glass Cracked

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 97,765 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 97,765 miles

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

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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K917 XEA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K917 XEA, 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 K917 XEA registered?

K917 XEA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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