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L557 VLE

1993 Peugeot 205

Yellow Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,959 mi
Last recorded137,959 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 VLE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 133,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 133,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 115,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 91,074 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 89,212 miles

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

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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L557 VLE is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L557 VLE, 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 L557 VLE registered?

L557 VLE is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L557 VLE safe to buy?

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