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L401 UEB

1993 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,203 mi
Last recorded99,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 UEB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,203 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 99,203 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlight slight wobble

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' deep scratches (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 96,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' deep scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,971 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,293 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 93,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch slipping

Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,942 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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L401 UEB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L401 UEB, 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 L401 UEB registered?

L401 UEB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L401 UEB safe to buy?

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