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L311 VLC

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,699 mi
Last recorded102,699 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL311 VLC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 102,699 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 102,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

car doesn't switch off by ignition barrel suspect stop solonoid

parking brake travel high

Pass 2 Dec 2006 94,738 miles

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

Off side rear tyre perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 83,947 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 83,947 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front tyre cut in sidewall not exposing chords

offside rear cluster cracked

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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L311 VLC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L311 VLC, 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 L311 VLC registered?

L311 VLC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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