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L380 DVU

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,851 mi
Last recorded69,851 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 DVU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,851 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

n/s front beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,840 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes rusty

both rear flexi brake hose metal ferruls rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2017 67,093 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes rusty

both rear flexi brake hose metal ferruls rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,667 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides fronts and rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,666 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides fronts and rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,995 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

all 4 flexi brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,995 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

all 4 flexi brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,473 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,163 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 62,163 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 60,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear brake slightly low efficiency

rear axle starting to seize

Fail 25 Jan 2011 56,852 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear brake slightly low efficiency

rear axle starting to seize

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,255 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,843 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L380 DVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L380 DVU, 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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L380 DVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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