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F205 PUG

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,134 mi
Last recorded39,134 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 PUG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 39,134 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 39,043 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 joint at manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing incomplete welding (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported could be better protected going into inner wing area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,745 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure lamda wiring in contact with steering rack (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated/split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated/split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 36,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured lamda wiring in contact with steering rack (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable split/deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable split/deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 36,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch/bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured lamda wiring in contact with steering rack (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable split/deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable split/deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,570 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 35,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 35,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 35,168 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 35,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,582 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,582 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

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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F205 PUG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F205 PUG, 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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F205 PUG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1993.

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