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L513 LBF

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 LBF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 103,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 99,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 99,250 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 91,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 91,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 85,880 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 85,616 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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L513 LBF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L513 LBF, 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 L513 LBF registered?

L513 LBF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 November 1993.

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