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L390 VMR

1993 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

224,215 mi
Last recorded224,215 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 VMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 224,215 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 218,098 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 218,098 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 211,514 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 211,436 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 204,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 241,253 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 241,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 201,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 201,001 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 195,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 195,612 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 187,335 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 187,313 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 179,300 miles

PLAY IN REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 21 Feb 2009 165,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 151,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 149,637 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 139,301 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 138,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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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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