MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both sides front inner wings corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure Also wiring (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both rears (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding Offside (3.7.B.1)
registration plate letter/figure missing Front (6.3.1c)
Both rear tyres cracking
Both sides front inner wings corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
front brake discs in poor condition
o/s wiper blade slightly split
rear brake discs in poor condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs in poor condition
o/s wiper blade slightly split
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
boot floor corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
boot floor corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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L261 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc 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 L261 RWK, 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 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1993.
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