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K981 EUW

1992 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,437 mi
Last recorded155,437 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 EUW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 155,437 miles

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

corrosion to os/ns front inner wing

Fail 31 May 2011 155,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to os/ns front inner wing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 151,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front under wings slightly corroded

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

off side front seat worn in runners seat linkage worn

Fail 31 Jul 2008 151,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front under wings slightly corroded

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 145,946 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 145,946 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r inner disc corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 144,009 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 144,009 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

down pipe corroding

n/s/r chassis corroding

rear bump stop insecure

spear wheel missing

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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K981 EUW is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,336 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 K981 EUW, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K981 EUW registered?

K981 EUW is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 October 1992.

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