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K987 BFL

1992 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,333 mi
Last recorded199,333 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK987 BFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 199,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

hand brake outer cables deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2011 199,330 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

hand brake outer cables deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2010 187,475 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 187,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 173,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate, some deterioration noted.

Fail 18 Apr 2009 172,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate, some deterioration noted.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 157,687 miles

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 7 Apr 2007 141,195 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 141,195 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 127,249 miles

screen cracked under swept area

Fail 26 Apr 2006 127,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

rear wiper split

spare tyre defective

steering joint dust cover split/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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K987 BFL is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K987 BFL, 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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K987 BFL is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 November 1992.

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