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L424 RAC

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 RAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 May 2021

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offroad tyres (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,947 miles

foot brake travel, ns lower b piler det, interior fittings loose multi.

seats x2 only, screen tint removed,

underguards, osf floor seams separating, osf inner wing ex corroded at edge of suspension pa. osf x member corroded, os and ns front floors damaged, dirty underside at limit, nsr outer brake pad det, 2x front headlamps loose but secure,

Fail 5 Aug 2009 98,974 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

foot brake travel, ns lower b piler det, interior fittings loose multi.

underguards, osf floor seams separating, osf inner wing ex corroded at edge of suspension pa. osf x member corroded, os and ns front floors damaged, dirty underside at limit, nsr outer brake pad det, 2x front headlamps loose but secure,

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 877,224 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 87,752 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/r boot floor holed

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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L424 RAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L424 RAC, 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 L424 RAC registered?

L424 RAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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