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L294 GEP

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,214 mi
Last recorded153,214 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL294 GEP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 153,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 152,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 152,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 150,004 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 147,835 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage Engine and gearbox (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 147,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage Engine and gearbox (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 144,759 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 144,758 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,973 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 143,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 142,410 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 142,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 129,508 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 129,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 133,905 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 133,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 124,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 103,541 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 103,499 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 103,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 103,292 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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L294 GEP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L294 GEP, 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 L294 GEP registered?

L294 GEP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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