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L389 TGE

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 TGE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,642 miles

All Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Condensation In Both Headlamp Glasses

Engine oil Leaks

Nearside Front Indicator Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar to Lower Arm Bush Worn And Contains Slight Movement

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Slight Movement In Offside Steering Track Rod End Ball Joint

Fail 25 Jan 2013 83,642 miles

All Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Condensation In Both Headlamp Glasses

Engine oil Leaks

Nearside Front Indicator Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar to Lower Arm Bush Worn And Contains Slight Movement

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight Movement In Offside Steering Track Rod End Ball Joint

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,287 miles

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Both Rear Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside front Indicator Lens Damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2011 79,287 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Both Rear Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Nearside front Indicator Lens Damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Chips In Windscreen

Engine oil Leaks

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Indicator lens Damaged

Fluid Leak From Offside Rear Hub

Pass 12 Dec 2009 71,928 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear brake hoses perishing

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

rear tyres perishing

slight gear box oil leak from seal

slight play off side front track rod end

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,819 miles

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

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

Fail 21 Dec 2007 63,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2006 59,067 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nut missing from glow plug terminal slight play in front track control arm bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2005 56,299 miles

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

oil leak

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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L389 TGE is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L389 TGE, 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 L389 TGE registered?

L389 TGE is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L389 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L389 TGE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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