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L146 KAR

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,665 mi
Last recorded65,665 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 KAR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear boot floor area corroded

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear boot floor area corroded

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,070 miles

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

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

offside front Indicator lense scratched.

offside front of inner arch holed .

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,683 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,351 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 58,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,067 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 57,368 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L146 KAR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L146 KAR, 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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L146 KAR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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