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K98 KGX

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,707 mi
Last recorded142,707 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 KGX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 142,707 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt slow in retiuring

slight binding n/s/r wheel

o/s track rod end is very close to maximum wear.will be dangerous very soon

Fail 26 Jan 2009 142,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/r seat belt slow in retiuring

slight binding n/s/r wheel

o/s track rod end is very close to maximum wear.will be dangerous very soon

Fail 29 Jan 2008 124,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

dampness around fuel tank wiped clean but no leaks found at time of test

o/s/r seat belt slow in returning

slight tears to n/s/f wiper blade but clearing screen at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2008 124,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

dampness around fuel tank wiped clean but no leaks found at time of test

o/s/r seat belt slow in returning

slight tears to n/s/f wiper blade but clearing screen at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2007 120,885 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2006 103,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear footbrake perfomance low but meeting legal requirements

oil leak

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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K98 KGX is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K98 KGX, 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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K98 KGX is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1993.

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