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K961 BGS

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,238 mi
Last recorded155,238 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK961 BGS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 155,238 miles

rear tyres perished

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Engine/Gearbox oil leaks

Front number plate damaged

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F brake pipe greased

N/S/R brake pipe greased

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

O/S/R inner sidelight not working

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front inner cv boot split

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

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

Underside front of vehicle covered in oil

Various bodywork damage

Windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Jun 2010 155,226 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Engine/Gearbox oil leaks

Front number plate damaged

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F brake pipe greased

N/S/R brake pipe greased

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

O/S/R inner sidelight not working

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside front of vehicle covered in oil

Various bodywork damage

Windscreen chipped

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2010 154,376 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 154,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2009 148,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 148,371 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 141,830 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 141,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2007 134,853 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 128,509 miles

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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K961 BGS is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver 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 K961 BGS, 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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K961 BGS is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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