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L295 GEP

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,960 mi
Last recorded160,960 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 GEP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 160,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 160,960 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 160,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Left front headlamp backing worn away.

Left hand inner drive shaft boot split.

Left rear door will not open from inside or out.

Metal brake pipes corroded.

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

Play in left hand end of steering rack.

Right hand inner drive shaft boot loose on shaft.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 155,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 155,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Both handbrake cables cracked.

Front brake discs worn. Front brakes binding.

Front suspension bushes worn.

Left inner CV split.

Lefthand headlamp backing faded.

Right inner CV boot loose on shaft.

Slight roughness in lefthand rear wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 142,384 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Stiffness in suspension when jacked up.

Tyres in poor condition . † Left front and right rear.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 130,098 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 129,915 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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L295 GEP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel 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 L295 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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L295 GEP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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