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L450 RCA

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,889 mi
Last recorded165,889 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 RCA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 165,889 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer missing

Pass 22 Aug 2023 163,646 miles

rear silencer missing

Fail 8 Aug 2023 163,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer missing

Pass 8 Jul 2022 158,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 151,825 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rears. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s cv boot deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 151,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre rear crossmember corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rears. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s cv boot deteriorated.

Pass 30 May 2019 149,984 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears, not in original positions. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

n/s/f floor pan slightly corroded, small hole.

o/s cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 148,173 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 148,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fouling inner wing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fouling inner wing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 148,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fouling inner wing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fouling inner wing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 142,176 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r outer side light out.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 142,176 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r outer side light out.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both strut tops rough to turn

offside front brake binding

Fail 27 Nov 2013 123,595 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both strut tops rough to turn

offside front brake binding

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 109,423 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all suspension feels noticeably firm

both front brakes binding slightly

most brake pipes extensively surface rusting

offside bonnet hinge has fixing broken,not affecting security when closed

offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

rear fuel pipes rusting

some damage on lower edge of windscreen,not affecting view

Pass 3 Sep 2011 109,423 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all suspension feels noticeably firm

both front brakes binding slightly

most brake pipes extensively surface rusting

offside bonnet hinge has fixing broken,not affecting security when closed

offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

rear fuel pipes rusting

some damage on lower edge of windscreen,not affecting view

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,813 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint "creaks"

very small clearance between both inner edges of rear tyres and bodywork

Fail 10 Jun 2010 94,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint "creaks"

very small clearance between both inner edges of rear tyres and bodywork

Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 78,424 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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L450 RCA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L450 RCA, 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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L450 RCA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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