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L372 VMR

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,842 mi
Last recorded107,842 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL372 VMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 107,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,124 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 91,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

N/S/R SEATBELT SURFACE CUT NOT SEPERATING WEBBING AT TIME OF TEST

O/S BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING RECOMMEND BRAKE SERVICE/CHECK/ADJUSTMENT

Fail 21 Oct 2009 84,885 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

N/S/R SEATBELT SURFACE CUT NOT SEPERATING WEBBING AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,282 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,881 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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L372 VMR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L372 VMR, 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 L372 VMR registered?

L372 VMR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L372 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L372 VMR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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