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L224 VWP

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,724 mi
Last recorded56,724 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL224 VWP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,724 miles

n/s/f disc corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,797 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,393 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 40,984 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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L224 VWP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L224 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.

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What year was L224 VWP registered?

L224 VWP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 November 1993.

Is L224 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L224 VWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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