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L212 VWP

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,369 mi
Last recorded236,369 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 VWP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 236,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 218,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 218,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 201,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 180,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 160,333 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 160,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 118,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 106,227 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 106,227 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,289 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 102,289 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L212 VWP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L212 VWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L212 VWP registered?

L212 VWP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L212 VWP safe to buy?

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