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L351 EJA

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,011 mi
Last recorded173,011 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 EJA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 173,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 110,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/13,spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,rear tyres approx 3/4 worn,front tyres have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted

front door pins have wear/play,rear bonnet hinge pin back pin of 2 broken bonnet can be shut securely,o/s wiper blade rubber ends splitting,front number plate slightly cracked

o/s front drive shaft outer joint slight clicking noise,rear brakes adjust

service brake 61% parking brake 23%

underbody metal brake pipes & fuel pipes rusty in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,o/s rear fog lamp loose in bumper,underbody rusty in places.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,283 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/13 & all approx 3/4 worn,front tyres have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,spare wheel tyre approx 25% worn,rear wiper blade rubber badly split

o/s & n/s front door pins have play,front number plate cracked,underbody slightly rusty in places,service brake efficiency 51%,parking brake efficiency 18%

Fail 27 Apr 2009 82,283 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/13 & all approx 3/4 worn,front tyres have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,spare wheel tyre approx 25% worn,rear wiper blade rubber badly split

o/s & n/s front door pins have play,front number plate cracked,underbody slightly rusty in places,service brake efficiency 51%,parking brake efficiency 18%

Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,405 miles

headlamp reflectors deteriorating slightly affecting beam image.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,294 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 74,294 miles

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

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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L351 EJA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L351 EJA, 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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L351 EJA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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