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L312 YHA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,586 mi
Last recorded102,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL312 YHA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 102,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 100,466 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,962 miles

Fuel Lines Corroded But Not Serious

Fail 13 Jul 2017 95,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel Lines Corroded But Not Serious

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,554 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,551 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from bottle to under body join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both flitch panels {TOP} slightly corroded,

centre engine steady bar mounting split,

offside bonnet hinge partly broken.

under side of boot floor corroded,

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,492 miles

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

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

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

offside bonnet hinge partly broken,

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,364 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,810 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,807 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,374 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,532 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,532 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 65,310 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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L312 YHA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L312 YHA, 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 L312 YHA registered?

L312 YHA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L312 YHA safe to buy?

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