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L559 FVU

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,997 mi
Last recorded78,997 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 FVU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,997 miles

front brake discs in a very poor condition

front brake pads low

front number plate damaged

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2007 78,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in a very poor condition

front brake pads low

front number plate damaged

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 71,824 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L559 FVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L559 FVU, 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 L559 FVU registered?

L559 FVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L559 FVU safe to buy?

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