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L452 RWK

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,569 mi
Last recorded153,569 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 153,569 miles

Brake judder to front

Coolant leak

FRont and rear discs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 147,696 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

all under panels around steering suspension and brake componetts starting to show general signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2010 147,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

all under panels around steering suspension and brake componetts starting to show general signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2009 140,103 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 130,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 118,839 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 118,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

exhaust system hanging low

offside door mirror discoloured

offside rear handbrake outer cable split

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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L452 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L452 RWK, 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 L452 RWK registered?

L452 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L452 RWK safe to buy?

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