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L254 APH

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,058 mi
Last recorded80,058 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 APH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2017 80,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 79,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 79,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,487 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 74,482 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,022 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,834 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,834 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 54,170 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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L254 APH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L254 APH, 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 L254 APH registered?

L254 APH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L254 APH safe to buy?

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