MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot pin holed and spitting grease (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel pipe leaking No 4 leak off pipe (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot pin holed and spitting grease (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre has slight cracks in side wall
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre has slight cracks in side wall
N/S/F tyre has some damage to outside wall but no cords exposed - 185/55/R15
O/S/F tyre perishing on inside wall - 185/55/R15
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/F tyre has some damage to outside wall but no cords exposed - 185/55/R15
O/S/F tyre perishing on inside wall - 185/55/R15
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PLAY IN REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED STEERING RACK DAMP
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight play in o/s/r arm
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
crack in washer plate for offside front calipur, not near bolt head. STRONG ADVISE
front inner wheel arches slight corrosion outside precribed area
front wiper blades becoming poor
nearside front indicator lens cracked and slightly adrift, but does not show white light
slight corrosion to boot floor
very slight bind to front brakes
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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L390 VMR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel 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 L390 VMR, 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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L390 VMR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 October 1993.
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