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L165 VGK

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

43,179 mi
Last recorded43,179 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 VGK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 43,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,179 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,834 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 40,834 miles

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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,741 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 37,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 35,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightley corrodded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,194 miles

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

front brake discs slightley corrodded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,377 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,765 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 28,792 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,510 miles

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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L165 VGK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L165 VGK, 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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L165 VGK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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