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K981 SJU

1992 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,235 mi
Last recorded171,235 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 SJU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 171,235 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 159,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axel bushes slight movment

Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,737 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 153,610 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 149,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 149,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 144,752 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 144,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,680 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 140,680 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 134,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 129,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 125,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 121,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 116,561 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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K981 SJU is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K981 SJU, 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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K981 SJU is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 October 1992.

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