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K993 XTA

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,576 mi
Last recorded212,576 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK993 XTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 212,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 175,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 148,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,512 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,835 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 99,830 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,347 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,358 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 74,096 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,606 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 60,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,780 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 57,773 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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K993 XTA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K993 XTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K993 XTA registered?

K993 XTA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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