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L296 YGV

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,635 mi
Last recorded70,635 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 YGV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 70,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 68,563 miles

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

offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,274 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 66,274 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 63,206 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 63,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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L296 YGV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L296 YGV, 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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L296 YGV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L296 YGV safe to buy?

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