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L118 DPA

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,956 mi
Last recorded67,956 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 DPA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 67,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,325 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,472 miles

near side rear tyre tread area perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2005 46,537 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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L118 DPA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L118 DPA, 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 L118 DPA registered?

L118 DPA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L118 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 DPA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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