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L487 BKP

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,738 mi
Last recorded168,738 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 BKP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2011 168,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 168,447 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 165,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 162,120 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 158,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 154,108 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L487 BKP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L487 BKP, 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 L487 BKP registered?

L487 BKP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L487 BKP safe to buy?

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