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L233 BLJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,555 mi
Last recorded41,555 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 BLJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,555 miles

Nearside Rear body panels damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,492 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r body panels damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,057 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 40,765 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

POWER STEERING WEEP ON RAM

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,765 miles

POWER STEERING WEEP ON RAM

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,856 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 39,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,465 miles

both outer cv boots perished

offside rear brake hose perished

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,825 miles

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

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

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

rear foglamp lense cracked

some freeplay on pas drivebelt

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,175 miles

rear fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,098 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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L233 BLJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L233 BLJ, 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 L233 BLJ registered?

L233 BLJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L233 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L233 BLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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