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L299 CVU

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

262,420 mi
Last recorded262,420 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 CVU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 262,420 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 250,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 237,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 222,581 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 222,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 208,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 194,882 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 194,882 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 179,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2009 179,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 169,698 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 166,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 163,619 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 163,619 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L299 CVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L299 CVU, 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 L299 CVU registered?

L299 CVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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