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L533 ENA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,623 mi
Last recorded179,623 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL533 ENA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 179,623 miles

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

offside front inner wing corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 179,619 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 173,744 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 173,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 172,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 172,393 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 169,780 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 165,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 161,148 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 161,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 151,685 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 151,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 146,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 139,789 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 139,789 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service 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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L533 ENA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L533 ENA, 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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L533 ENA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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