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L584 CFV

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,042 mi
Last recorded77,042 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL584 CFV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 77,042 miles

(2.2B.1f)the offside front outer track rod ball pin dust cover is split

(2.4G.3)the offside front antiroll bar bush to track rod visually appears to be starting to crack

(2.5B.2a)the offside front suspension lower ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5C)the nearside front inner driveshaft to transmission oil leak present

(2.5C)the operation of the nearside and the offside driveshafts being noisy indicate that the transmission maybe the cause of noisy operation

(3.6B.2c)the nearside and the offside front to rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside rear tyre outer shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

(6.2.1)the offside front door hinges are worn and may soon require service

(6.2.2)the offside front seat frame is becoming worn and may soon require service

(7.2.2a)Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 77,031 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

(2.2B.1f)the offside front outer track rod ball pin dust cover is split

(2.4G.3)the offside front antiroll bar bush to track rod visually appears to be starting to crack

(2.5B.2a)the offside front suspension lower ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5C)the nearside front inner driveshaft to transmission oil leak present

(2.5C)the operation of the nearside and the offside driveshafts being noisy indicate that the transmission maybe the cause of noisy operation

(3.6B.2c)the nearside and the offside front to rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present

(3.6C.1e)the brake fluid level low within the reservoir maybe an oversight or may have seepage of fluid passed the primary seal into the brake servo unit,recommend checking

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside rear tyre outer shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

(6.2.1)the offside front door hinges are worn and may soon require service

(6.2.2)the offside front seat frame is becoming worn and may soon require service

(7.2.2a)Temporary fuel cap fitted

(8.2.3)the windscreen washers are set low on the swept area which would benefit from adjustments

(8.4.2)the bonnet hinges are worn and partially broken which would benefit from a repair service

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,889 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 68,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside track rod ends rubbers split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,234 miles

Service brake efficiency only met due to locking wheels,efficiency at 44%,parking brake efficiency on legal minimum at 16%

Fail 20 Mar 2006 62,195 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L584 CFV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol 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 L584 CFV, 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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L584 CFV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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