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L142 ULC

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,966 mi
Last recorded128,966 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 ULC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,966 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 128,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 125,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre splitting in tread.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 124,254 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 124,254 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate reqiures new fixing.

Fail 16 Mar 2006 124,227 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L142 ULC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L142 ULC, 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 L142 ULC registered?

L142 ULC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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