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R369 KDS

1998 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

398,566 mi
Last recorded398,566 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 205116,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 KDS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 398,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 390,197 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 390,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 372,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 372,489 miles

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 356,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 356,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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R369 KDS is a 1998 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 116,914 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 R369 KDS, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R369 KDS is a 1998 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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