MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape
o/s/r hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both handbrake cable outers poor condition
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s & o/s hand brake outer casing deteriorated ok at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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L481 BTT is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L481 BTT, 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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L481 BTT is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 November 1993.
Is L481 BTT safe to buy?
The MOT history for L481 BTT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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