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L511 WPV

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,603 mi
Last recorded54,603 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL511 WPV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,603 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 50,934 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside of vehicle damaged

offside front door lock faulty

tail gate damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2008 50,448 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside of vehicle damaged

offside front door lock faulty

tail gate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,181 miles

nail in nearside front tyre tread

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

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

engine has oil leak

nearside door and quarter panel damaged

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside front shock absorber damp

spare tyre defective (CRACKED)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,107 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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L511 WPV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L511 WPV, 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 L511 WPV registered?

L511 WPV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L511 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L511 WPV shows 9 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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