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L125 UAC

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

173,695 mi
Last recorded173,695 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 173,695 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 173,689 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

small patch of rust in o/s/f floor not in precribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2006 168,684 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 168,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 168,670 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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L125 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L125 UAC, 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 L125 UAC registered?

L125 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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