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L386 ULW

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,963 mi
Last recorded40,963 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 ULW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,963 miles

baffles loose in centre and rear exhaust silencers

exhaust noisey

rear tyres slightly perished and tread feathering on inner edges

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,893 miles

baffles loose in exhaust boxes

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished and tread feathering

n/s/r outer sidelight inoperative

rear number plate slightly cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2007 38,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,936 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,123 miles

both rear tyres inner edges of tread feathering

Pass 17 Oct 2005 33,454 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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L386 ULW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L386 ULW, 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 L386 ULW registered?

L386 ULW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L386 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L386 ULW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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