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L381 JEH

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,206 mi
Last recorded113,206 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 JEH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 113,206 miles

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

advise front to rear fuel pipes corroded

advise offside rear bumper damage

advise water hose on offside of engine bay corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2008 113,206 miles

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

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

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

advise front to rear fuel pipes corroded

advise offside rear bumper damage

advise water hose on offside of engine bay corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 111,484 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

surface rust power steering pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2007 111,484 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

surface rust power steering pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2006 109,121 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded but secure and no leaks

Fail 13 Sep 2006 109,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded but secure and no leaks

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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L381 JEH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L381 JEH, 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 L381 JEH registered?

L381 JEH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L381 JEH safe to buy?

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