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L340 UGT

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,751 mi
Last recorded61,751 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 UGT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,751 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 61,751 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,368 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,308 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,206 miles

fuel pump area is damp

rear enginr steady bar is oil contaminated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,802 miles

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

front discs slightly scored

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 26,212 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,028 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 22,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs corroded att to front brake balance n/s/r tyre perishing

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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L340 UGT is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L340 UGT, 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 L340 UGT registered?

L340 UGT is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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