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L205 MJN

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,494 mi
Last recorded125,494 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 MJN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 125,494 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 125,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 119,622 miles

rear brake pipes rusty---ns front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2007 119,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake pipes rusty---ns front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,949 miles

Damage to n/s/f bumper

Oil leak

non obligatory light not working

Fail 9 Aug 2006 109,949 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f bumper

non obligatory light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2006 109,937 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F BUMPER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

N/S/R AUXILLARY SIDELAMP INOP

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S AUXILLARY SPOT LAMP INOP

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 MJN is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 MJN, 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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What year was L205 MJN registered?

L205 MJN is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L205 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 MJN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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