MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
front number plate cracked
nearside front brake stiff
nearside inner cv boot split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
b oot floor corroded
n/s/r bump stop missimg
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear wheel bearing noisey
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L242 OAV 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 46.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L242 OAV, 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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L242 OAV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1993.
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