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L430 SHC

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,188 mi
Last recorded132,188 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 SHC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 132,188 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnet hinge brocken offside

Fail 1 Sep 2014 132,188 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnet hinge brocken offside

Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,884 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 130,696 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers split

offside inner rear light not working

Fail 4 Sep 2012 130,696 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers split

offside inner rear light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2011 128,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

front no.plate poor

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2011 128,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

front no.plate poor

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 126,741 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 126,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 124,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 124,332 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 118,862 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 118,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 115,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 111,981 miles

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

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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L430 SHC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L430 SHC, 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 L430 SHC registered?

L430 SHC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 September 1993.

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