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L520 YFH

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,985 mi
Last recorded57,985 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 YFH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,985 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 57,985 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2017 55,188 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,024 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear steel brake pipes to cylinders corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,572 miles

both rear steel brake pipes to cylinders corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,105 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,749 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,963 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,718 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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L520 YFH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L520 YFH, 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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L520 YFH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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