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K974 DAC

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,040 mi
Last recorded114,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 DAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,040 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 114,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2017 114,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear main brake pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 113,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 113,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 112,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 109,648 miles

rear exhaust slight blowing at joint

Fail 27 Apr 2013 109,620 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear exhaust slight blowing at joint

Pass 26 May 2012 107,686 miles

slight blow exhaust joint,

Fail 19 May 2012 107,686 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight blow exhaust joint,

Pass 23 May 2011 105,738 miles

small chip windscreen, o/s and n/s/r brake flexis light cracking, front to rear brake pipes rusted,

Pass 26 May 2010 103,638 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 103,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

WIPERS POOR

Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,766 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 100,189 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inspection of metal brake pipes made difficult , pipes have been covered in anti-corrosive substance

Pass 23 Aug 2007 100,189 miles

inspection of metal brake pipes made difficult , pipes have been covered in anti-corrosive substance

Pass 11 Aug 2006 96,456 miles

Vehicle overheated during test.

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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K974 DAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K974 DAC, 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 K974 DAC registered?

K974 DAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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