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L552 DKK

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,716 mi
Last recorded117,716 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL552 DKK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 117,716 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 117,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 114,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 114,442 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,275 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 110,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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L552 DKK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White 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 L552 DKK, 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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L552 DKK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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