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L234 MEO

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,006 mi
Last recorded53,006 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 MEO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,527 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 46,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,944 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 27,944 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,554 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 13,278 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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L234 MEO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L234 MEO, 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 L234 MEO registered?

L234 MEO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 October 1993.

Is L234 MEO safe to buy?

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