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L205 KRM

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,412 mi
Last recorded183,412 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 KRM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 183,412 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 183,412 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 177,284 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 177,284 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 171,869 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 171,869 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2008 161,647 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 161,647 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 156,084 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 156,084 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 150,449 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 150,449 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

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

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

hand brake cables rusted and bolh back plates

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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L205 KRM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L205 KRM, 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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L205 KRM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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