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L32 VAF

1993 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,616 mi
Last recorded55,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL32 VAF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 55,610 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery flat

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,170 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,168 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,503 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,160 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,867 miles

o/side front lower ball joint could have the wrong bolt in the clamp

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,310 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 53,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,587 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perishing

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,883 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 51,883 miles

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

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

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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L32 VAF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L32 VAF, 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 L32 VAF registered?

L32 VAF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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