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L568 DPB

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,553 mi
Last recorded36,553 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL568 DPB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,682 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,682 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,166 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,160 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,576 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 34,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,061 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear Number plate poor condition

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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L568 DPB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L568 DPB, 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 L568 DPB registered?

L568 DPB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1993.

Is L568 DPB safe to buy?

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