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L249 WPV

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,467 mi
Last recorded137,467 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 WPV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2022 137,467 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,042 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,427 miles

front number plate deteriorated but readable

front windscreen scratched but not severely affecting the view

Fail 31 Jan 2011 99,427 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate deteriorated but readable

front windscreen scratched but not severely affecting the view

Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,971 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2010

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 98,257 miles

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

both front tyres cracking at tread

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

Fail 10 Feb 2009 98,215 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracking at tread

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

Fail 10 Dec 2007 97,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,765 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,167 miles

offside front outer cv boot starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,773 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 94,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L249 WPV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L249 WPV, 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 L249 WPV registered?

L249 WPV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L249 WPV safe to buy?

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