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K981 MTR

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 MTR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 142,406 miles

engine stabilizing mounting on underside has some movement

n/s/f track control arm bushes have some movement

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking (Advise attention

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking (Advise attention

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking and tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

Fail 8 Jul 2020 142,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine stabilizing mounting on underside has some movement

n/s/f track control arm bushes have some movement

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking (Advise attention

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking (Advise attention

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking and tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

Pass 31 May 2019 141,425 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing and cracking

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm and side walls perishing and cracking

n/s/r tyre side walls and tread perishing and cracking

o/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

o/s/r tyre getting low tread depth at 2.5mm

Fail 31 May 2019 141,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing and cracking

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm and side walls perishing and cracking

n/s/r tyre side walls and tread perishing and cracking

o/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

o/s/r tyre getting low tread depth at 2.5mm

Pass 23 May 2018 139,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 139,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end ball joint nut. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 131,215 miles

exhaust manifold has slight blow

n/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear (Advise attention

n/s/f and o/s/f track control arm bushes have some movement

n/s/f brake rubbing slightly

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

n/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

o/s/f outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

Fail 25 May 2017 131,212 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust manifold has slight blow

n/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear (Advise attention

n/s/f and o/s/f track control arm bushes have some movement

n/s/f brake rubbing slightly

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

n/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

o/s/f outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

Pass 23 May 2016 122,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,083 miles

exhaust front section has slight blow

n/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,998 miles

exhaust manifold has slight blow

o/s headlamp mirror backing poor and light output reduced

Fail 2 Jul 2014 114,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust manifold has slight blow

o/s headlamp mirror backing poor and light output reduced

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,416 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and tread depth close to limit (Advise attention)

n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s dip beam patten poor and light output reduced

o/s door has some damage

o/s outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

Fail 3 Jun 2013 111,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and tread depth close to limit (Advise attention)

n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s dip beam patten poor and light output reduced

o/s door has some damage

o/s outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,477 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s headlamp patten poor

o/s/f and o/s/r doors have some damage

stone chip in "A" zone of windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2012 106,470 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s headlamp patten poor

o/s/f and o/s/r doors have some damage

stone chip in "A" zone of windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,534 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 100,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,753 miles

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

both headlamp pattens poor

o/s/f track control arm bushes have fair amount of movement

spair tyre is flat

stone chip in "A"zone of windscreen (Advise attention)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 95,751 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both headlamp pattens poor

n/s/r outer side light not working

o/s/f track control arm bushes have fair amount of movement

spair tyre is flat

stone chip in "A"zone of windscreen (Advise attention)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 90,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

n/s head lamp patten poor and mirrior backing coming off

n/s/f and o/s/f track control arm anti roll bar bushes have some movement

n/s/f lower swivel has some play (Advise attention)

n/s/r tyre getting low tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,950 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

n/s head lamp patten poor and mirrior backing coming off

n/s/f and o/s/f track control arm anti roll bar bushes have some movement

n/s/f lower swivel has some play (Advise attention)

n/s/r tyre getting low tread on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 85,010 miles

Both front lower arm tie bar bushes worn, advise attention.

Corrosion to both steel rear radius arm brake pipes.

Corrosion to rear steel main sections of brake pipe.

Front flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front lower arm tie bar bushes worn, advise attention.

Corrosion to both steel rear radius arm brake pipes.

Corrosion to rear steel main sections of brake pipe.

Front flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

N/s/r inner side light not working.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,776 miles

both rear metal brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders have some rust on

track control arm buahes have fair amount of movment

Fail 29 Aug 2007 72,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disces corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f track control arm anti roll bar bushes have fair amount of movement

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,376 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 73,374 miles

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

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

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

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 MTR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 K981 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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K981 MTR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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