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K983 KGP

1992 Peugeot 205

Yellow Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK983 KGP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 75,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,220 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 71,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 65,425 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear both pipes ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 58,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,184 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 53,183 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 51,079 miles

surface rust front metal brake pipe offside

Fail 16 May 2019 51,079 miles

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

surface rust front metal brake pipe offside

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,304 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,954 miles

surface cracks both front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,983 miles

main metal fuel pipes surface rust.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 4,713 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear lamp LENS deterioreted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,135 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp LENS deterioreted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,143 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 44,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,661 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 42,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,381 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 41,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,237 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,237 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,509 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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K983 KGP is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K983 KGP, 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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K983 KGP is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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