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L148 CDA

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,847 mi
Last recorded80,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 CDA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2009 80,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate damaged but still readable

no safty catch on bonet

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,886 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 73,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet safty catch missing

front No plate poor

Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,601 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,595 miles

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

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

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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L148 CDA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey 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 L148 CDA, 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 L148 CDA registered?

L148 CDA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L148 CDA safe to buy?

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