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L170 RDU

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

78,178 mi
Last recorded78,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 RDU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2008 78,178 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fan b elt splitting

n/s inner cv boot split / in secure

o/s rear light insecure

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight scatches on window screen

Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,897 miles

Front brake pads becoming low, signs of wear/pitting on brake discs, recommend replace.

Nearside driveshaft, inner gaiter split/insecure, recommend attention. †

Offside front tyre, inner edge scrubbed, keep check on wear.

Offside rear light unit slight insecure, recommend attention.

Scratches on front windscreen.

Slight cracking on front brake flexi hoses, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention & keep check on.

Fail 16 Nov 2006 69,897 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake pads becoming low, signs of wear on brake discs, recommend inspection.

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split & insecure, recommend replace.

Offside front tyre, inner edge of tread scrubbed, keep check on.

Offside rear light unit slight insecure, recommend attention.

Scratches on front windscreen.

Slight cracking on front brake flexi hoses, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention & keep check on.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,927 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 64,917 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L170 RDU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 L170 RDU, 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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L170 RDU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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