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L376 ENA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

206,251 mi
Last recorded206,251 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL376 ENA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 206,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2015 206,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 206,195 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 197,513 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 197,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 189,825 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 189,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 180,634 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside inner side light inop.

Offside outer sidelight inop

Fail 11 Apr 2012 180,634 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside outer sidelight inop

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside inner side light inop.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 170,328 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake discs worn & pads low on n\s\f.

Front suspension bushes in bottom suspension arms split & seperated.

O\s\r outer handbrake cable snapped.

fuel lines corroded.

n\s outer c\v boot cracking.

n\s\f headlight glass cracked.

n\s\f tyre worn on edges.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 170,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak.

Front brake discs worn & pads low on n\s\f.

Front suspension bushes in bottom suspension arms split & seperated.

O\s\r outer handbrake cable snapped.

fuel lines corroded.

n\s outer c\v boot cracking.

n\s\f headlight glass cracked.

n\s\f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 160,309 miles

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

Passenger seat back intermitant fault.

Water leak.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 149,675 miles

Both rear flexis cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2008 139,235 miles

Brake reaction rod bushes worn o\s & n\s\ .

Engine oil leak requires steam cleaning .

o\s\f bonnet hinge snapped .

Fail 1 Apr 2008 139,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake reaction rod bushes worn o\s & n\s\ .

Engine oil leak requires steam cleaning .

o\s\f bonnet hinge snapped .

Pass 27 Mar 2007 128,603 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 128,585 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

1 bolt in o\s\f bonnet hinge snapped.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak on engine requires steam cleaning .

Slight bind o\s\r brake .

Slight scratches in front screen.

o\s\f tyre worn on edges .

Pass 11 Aug 2006 122,912 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 122,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s door hinge pins worn

o/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension arm compliance bushes splitting

rear axle, rear bushes starting to separate

slight scratches on windscreen on drivers side †

spare tyre below legal limit

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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L376 ENA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 L376 ENA, 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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L376 ENA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 August 1993.

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