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L125 UBR

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 UBR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 91,865 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on steering & suspension components

nearside front inner wing damaged

rear brake increase/decrease rate close to limit( slightly low on nearside )

Fail 27 May 2008 91,864 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyre low on air

corrosion on steering & suspension components

nearside front inner wing damaged

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 UBR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L125 UBR, 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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L125 UBR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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