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L108 PLG

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

290,123 mi
Last recorded290,123 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL108 PLG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 290,123 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper mounting croded

fuel pipe croded

staring rack has slightly play

vehicle structure croded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 280,747 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 280,747 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 277,950 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 277,921 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s n/s wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 266,572 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 266,572 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 252,888 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering has slight leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 234,034 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering has slight leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 219,431 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 218,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 195,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 195,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 170,810 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 150,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 149,584 miles

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 130,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

fron bumper insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,722 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 106,719 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2010 106,707 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 101,935 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 101,898 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,019 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 97,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside parking brake caable insecure and fouling on brake pipe

Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,975 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 91,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 85,028 miles

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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L108 PLG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 L108 PLG, 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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L108 PLG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1993.

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