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K962 MTR

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK962 MTR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 112,138 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.OIL LEAKS.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OUTER C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 19 May 2014 112,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.OIL LEAKS.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OUTER C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 28 May 2013 104,258 miles

COOLANT RESERVOIR EMPTY.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE-N/S/F WALL DISTORTED.

TYRES-O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 28 May 2013 104,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

COOLANT RESERVOIR EMPTY.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE-N/S/F WALL DISTORTED.

TYRES-O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 25 May 2012 98,006 miles

DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.DAMAGE SCREEN.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

TYRES-WALL DAMAGE O/S/F+O/S/R.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 23 May 2012 98,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.DAMAGE SCREEN.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

TYRES-WALL DAMAGE O/S/F+O/S/R.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 7 May 2011 89,912 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 89,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes (around fuel tank)

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

nearside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 22 May 2010 78,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes (above fuel tank)

nearside front tyre on limit (advise replacement)

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside wiper smeary

split in nearside front brake hose (advise replacement)

Pass 12 May 2009 70,586 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear brake pipe forming corrosion

offside rear brake pipe forming corrosion

Fail 12 May 2009 70,583 miles

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

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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2008 63,625 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 63,625 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,012 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 55,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s/f sidelight came on when taped

unable to check brake pipes over top of fuel tank

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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K962 MTR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K962 MTR, 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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K962 MTR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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