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L58 JFA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,541 mi
Last recorded90,541 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL58 JFA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,541 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,210 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,988 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,706 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 70,867 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,803 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,550 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 65,550 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 61,656 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 61,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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L58 JFA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L58 JFA, 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 L58 JFA registered?

L58 JFA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L58 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L58 JFA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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