MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NSR bumpstop missing.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NSR bumpstop missing.
NSR rubber bumpstop missing. All rear brake hoses perishing slightly.
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Spare tyre defective
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
NSR rubber bumpstop missing. All rear brake hoses perishing slightly.
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Spare tyre defective
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
NSR &OSF TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Radiator in poor condition. †Lower coolant hose metal pipe section corroded. †Boot floor corroding.Rear bumpstop rubber missing.
Surface rust on both front to rear brake pipes behind fuel tank. †NS parking brake cable casing corroded. †Alternator belt perished.
All advisory comments still apply from test [failure] on 03/01/06 No.793563406054.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
OSF inner wing corroded.[on edge of a pre-scribed area]
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Radiator & os metal coolant pipe in poor condition. †NSR bump stop missing. †NS&OS rear brake pipes corroding.[unable to see behind fuel tank].
Washer switch tempromental in operation.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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L265 ERU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L265 ERU, 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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L265 ERU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1993.
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