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L434 LBF

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL434 LBF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,263 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 114,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 106,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2009 106,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2008 104,836 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 104,836 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

*** HEVEY OIL LEEK ***

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot floor corroded

front wipers starting to smear

power steering belt squeels slight notcheynes to steering

rear flexi brake hose ferrals corroded

slight play in both front shox top mounts

slight play in steering rack

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,231 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jun 2007 103,229 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 101,358 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 101,358 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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L434 LBF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L434 LBF, 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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L434 LBF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 November 1993.

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