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L578 MYB

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,226 mi
Last recorded93,226 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 MYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,226 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,124 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,266 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,086 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,002 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,229 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 72,189 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,189 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,356 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyers cracked on side walls

Fail 14 Dec 2009 70,356 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyers cracked on side walls

Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,374 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 67,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,926 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,639 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 55,912 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 55,912 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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L578 MYB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L578 MYB, 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 L578 MYB registered?

L578 MYB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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