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L440 GFJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,338 mi
Last recorded113,338 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL440 GFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,338 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 113,323 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back at rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,375 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,140 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

rear seats and belts missing at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,057 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 95,048 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,297 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and rear metal brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and rear metal brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,445 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,776 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,156 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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L440 GFJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L440 GFJ, 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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L440 GFJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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