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KBZ 1218

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,315 mi
Last recorded83,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBZ 1218
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,315 miles

All four brake hoses are fairly perished.

Engine is leaking oil.

Exhaust emits significant blue smoke.

Front brake discs are in poor condition.

Front screen wipers efficiency is marginal.

Metal brake pipe to nearside front, and front to rear pipe are fairly corroded.

Offside driveshaft centre bearing is not secure in housing - (Loose / missing fasteners)

Offside rear indicator is showing a little dim.

Windscreen is damaged (within limits) at nearside.

Windscreen is damaged to mot limit in front of driver.

Fail 26 Jul 2008 83,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KBZ 1218 is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBZ 1218, 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 KBZ 1218 registered?

KBZ 1218 is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is KBZ 1218 safe to buy?

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