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L291 YHA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,198 mi
Last recorded100,198 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 YHA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 100,198 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 100,198 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 109,187 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Battery insecure

Drivers side headlight lens insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2007 102,848 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 102,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 96,360 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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L291 YHA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L291 YHA, 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 L291 YHA registered?

L291 YHA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L291 YHA safe to buy?

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