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L589 GUR

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,320 mi
Last recorded92,320 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 GUR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 92,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 88,523 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 88,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 84,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 84,266 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 78,736 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,777 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 74,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L589 GUR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L589 GUR, 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 L589 GUR registered?

L589 GUR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L589 GUR safe to buy?

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