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L525 WGO

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,030 mi
Last recorded26,030 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 WGO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 26,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel hose leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 25,363 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 25,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 24,826 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 24,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,688 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 23,688 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 201,063 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 201,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2012 17,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 14,970 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 14,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 12,897 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 12,897 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked on the outer side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2009 10,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,430 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 7,430 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 5,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 5,856 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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L525 WGO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L525 WGO, 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 L525 WGO registered?

L525 WGO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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