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K989 AVC

1992 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,883 mi
Last recorded83,883 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 AVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 83,883 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2025 83,883 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,120 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 83,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,608 miles

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

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

fuel pipes getting corroded front to rear

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,602 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,464 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 85,464 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 80,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,554 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,759 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 76,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2005 74,344 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 74,344 miles

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

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

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

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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K989 AVC is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K989 AVC, 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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K989 AVC is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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