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L166 CND

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,611 mi
Last recorded143,611 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 CND
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 143,611 miles

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

drivers rear door not opening from inside or out

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 143,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers rear door not opening from inside or out

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 135,284 miles

advise corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe

advise corrosion on nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

advise corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe

coolant leak

rear lap belt buckle cover insecure

steering rack rough

Fail 3 Oct 2008 135,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe

advise corrosion on nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

advise corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe

coolant leak

rear lap belt buckle cover insecure

steering rack rough

Pass 24 Sep 2007 132,467 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 132,157 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 132,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner and outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2006 132,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 131,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 131,576 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

lefthand front flasher light lens missing still flashing orange light (ok).

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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L166 CND is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel 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 L166 CND, 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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L166 CND is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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