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L526 ULB

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,213 mi
Last recorded81,213 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 ULB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,213 miles

both rear handbrake outer casing covers split & damaged

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre low in pressure & side walls cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2008 81,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear handbrake outer casing covers split & damaged

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre low in pressure & side walls cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,542 miles

coil springs corroded in places

creaking noise from n/s/f brake calipar when braking

d/s/r tyre side wall cracked in places

front brake pads and disc's worn

handbrake cable casings cracked and corroded in places

Fail 7 Sep 2007 59,542 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs corroded in places

creaking noise from n/s/f brake calipar when braking

d/s/r tyre side wall cracked in places

front brake pads and disc's worn

handbrake cable casings cracked and corroded in places

Fail 23 Aug 2006 69,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,877 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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L526 ULB 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 50%.

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 L526 ULB, 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 L526 ULB registered?

L526 ULB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L526 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 ULB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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