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L334 HSX

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,461 mi
Last recorded114,461 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 HSX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 114,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seat slightly loose but not excessively

engine oil leak

fron brake pads low

gearbox mount slightly deteriorated resulting in knocking noise

passengers seat slightly loose but not excessively

Fail 20 Jan 2011 114,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seat slightly loose but not excessively

engine oil leak

fron brake pads low

gearbox mount slightly deteriorated resulting in knocking noise

passengers seat slightly loose but not excessively

Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,151 miles

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

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

Wear noted in steering box

Fail 21 Jan 2010 108,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Wear noted in steering box

Pass 2 Jan 2009 103,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake pad sensor wires broken

corrosion to offside rear shock absorber

damage to nearside front jacking point

dampness to fuel tank

nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake hose furrells corroded

slight play in offside rear hub area

slight play in steering rack on nearside

tempary repair to front exhaust strap

Fail 31 Dec 2008 103,364 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake pad sensor wires broken

corrosion to offside rear shock absorber

damage to nearside front jacking point

dampness to fuel tank

nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake hose furrells corroded

slight play in offside rear hub area

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 5 Jan 2008 96,034 miles

osr fog light slightly showing white light

rear exhaust slight blow

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 89,768 miles

drivers seat backrest twisted

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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L334 HSX is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L334 HSX, 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 L334 HSX registered?

L334 HSX is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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