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L151 DKO

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,072 mi
Last recorded191,072 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 DKO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 191,072 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 191,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 1 Nov 2011 181,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 181,407 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 170,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 161,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 152,190 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 151,918 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 135,375 miles

advise:nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses splitting

advise:slight corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2006 127,565 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 127,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise:corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines

advise:corrosion to nearside and offside front floors

advise:steam from around radiator area and engine coolant fan didnt appear to be working

Pass 3 Oct 2005 121,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 121,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE O/S & N/S FRONT CALIPER BLEED NIPPLES BROKEN

ADVISE REAR WIPEWR BLADE SPLIT TO EXESS

ADVISE SLIGHT MARK ON N/S/F FLEXI HOSE NOT TO CORDS

ADVISE STONE CHIP O/S/F HEADLAMP

ADVISE SURFACCE CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION TO FLOORS

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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L151 DKO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L151 DKO, 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 L151 DKO registered?

L151 DKO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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