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L250 PTO

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,564 mi
Last recorded71,564 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 PTO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,564 miles

Fuel pipes are corroded

Both front tyres are perished and on 2mm 165/70 R13

Front brake discs are corroded

Front coil springs are corroded

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R brake pipes are corroded

N/S/R tyre is perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear lower enegine mount bush is perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,719 miles

advise new front wiper blades

h/lamps fuzzy due to old units

n/s/f tyre very poor on outer sidewall, also approx 3mm

o/s/f brake pipe (to flexi) corroded

pas ram weaping

Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R PARK BRAKE CABLE COLLAPSING AND BUNCHING

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s dip beam pattern poor

water temp warning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2014 65,697 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

sun roof seal leaking

temp warning light on possible rad sensor

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s/f steel brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s/r flexy to brake drum pipes corroded advise replacement

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing spilt

Fail 25 Jan 2013 62,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

3.5 litres of engine oil

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s/f steel brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s/r flexy to brake drum pipes corroded advise replacement

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing spilt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,171 miles

coolant link pipe in o/s/f inner wing corroding

most brake pipes have minor corrosion

steering damper weaping

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,171 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

coolant link pipe in o/s/f inner wing corroding

most brake pipes have minor corrosion

steering damper weaping

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,590 miles

advise new wiper blades

both front lower suss. arm to roll bar eyelet bushes worn

crack in front no. plate

minor damage on o/s/r lamp

n/s/f cv boot perrished

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear torsion arm bearings have play

slight lazy o/s/f brake caliper

spare tyre poor

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,079 miles

N/S/F Caliper bleed nipple broken but not leaking

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise various minor brake pipe corrosion

all tyres perrished

front pads approx 3/4 worn, advise discs

spare tyre flat and poor

Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise various minor brake pipe corrosion

all tyres perrished

front pads approx 3/4 worn, advise discs

spare tyre flat and poor

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s front and o/s rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,308 miles

cotton covering of servo hose deteriorating

handbrake travel slightly long

n/s/f driveshaft inner boot loose on joint

n/s/f driveshaft outter cv boot small clip missing(not leaking grease)

o/s/r suspention bump stop missing.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,192 miles

both front flexi,s perrishing(slight)

front roll bar bushing perrishing

o/s and n/s front cv boots perrished

spare tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2006 50,501 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 50,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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L250 PTO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L250 PTO, 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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L250 PTO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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