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L205 XGV

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,300 mi
Last recorded109,300 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 XGV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,300 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front metal water pipe corroded

unable to open nearside rear door

Fail 4 Dec 2009 109,300 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front metal water pipe corroded

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 4 Dec 2008 104,855 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

adjusted nearside headlight aim to pass

radiator corroded

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 15 Nov 2007 100,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front metal water pipe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2007 100,476 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front metal water pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 85,107 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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L205 XGV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

L205 XGV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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