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L36 GYN

1971 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,017 mi
Last recorded131,017 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 205122,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 GYN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2006 131,017 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

long han d brake travel

off side hand brake outer cable cracked and in very poor condition

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Dec 2005 122,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L36 GYN is a 1971 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 122,530 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 L36 GYN, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L36 GYN registered?

L36 GYN is a 1971 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L36 GYN safe to buy?

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