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L156 BPG

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,606 mi
Last recorded106,606 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 BPG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 106,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,865 miles

front discs rusty

front pads worn

oil leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front discs rusty

front pads worn

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,860 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 97,860 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,835 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine blue oil smokey from exhaust.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,835 miles

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

Oil leak

engine blue oil smokey from exhaust.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 90,021 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 90,021 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Aug 2005 81,062 miles

Nearside Upper 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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L156 BPG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L156 BPG, 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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L156 BPG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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