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L358 EBW

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,168 mi
Last recorded78,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL358 EBW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,168 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 78,163 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,558 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 71,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,400 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 68,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 61,752 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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L358 EBW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L358 EBW, 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 L358 EBW registered?

L358 EBW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L358 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L358 EBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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