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L53 SEM

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,828 mi
Last recorded131,828 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 SEM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2008 131,828 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 127,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 120,456 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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L53 SEM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L53 SEM, 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 L53 SEM registered?

L53 SEM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L53 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L53 SEM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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