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K989 MCA

1993 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,371 mi
Last recorded92,371 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 MCA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 92,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 91,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,882 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 80,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 78,969 miles

small exhaust blow at front

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 74,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 74,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 73,035 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,698 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,694 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,692 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,140 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,135 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 57,680 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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K989 MCA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K989 MCA, 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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What year was K989 MCA registered?

K989 MCA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K989 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K989 MCA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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