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L261 CKK

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,212 mi
Last recorded126,212 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 CKK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,212 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 119,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 113,716 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 113,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,789 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 106,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,924 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 98,038 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 89,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,985 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,113 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

steering slightly stiff on lock to lock test suggest early attention

Fail 12 Oct 2006 59,081 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 59,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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L261 CKK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L261 CKK, 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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L261 CKK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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