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L140 FJB

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,936 mi
Last recorded108,936 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 FJB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,936 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 108,570 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,797 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,384 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 57,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,856 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,231 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,144 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 38,428 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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L140 FJB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L140 FJB, 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 L140 FJB registered?

L140 FJB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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