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L591 RYJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,619 mi
Last recorded71,619 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL591 RYJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,619 miles

coil springs corroded

nearside front indicator outer cover missing

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

offside rear hand brake cable insecure

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 1 Oct 2015 71,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil springs corroded

nearside front indicator outer cover missing

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

offside rear hand brake cable insecure

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,181 miles

c.v.boots cracking/perished/deteriorated

coil springs corroded

hand brake cable loose/insecure (offside rear)

harsh play in offside rear wheel bearing

harzard switch slightly damaged

oil leak

small stone chips in windscreen

track rod end gators deteriorated/perished/cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 61,181 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

c.v.boots cracking/perished/deteriorated

coil springs corroded

hand brake cable loose/insecure (offside rear)

harsh play in offside rear wheel bearing

harzard switch slightly damaged

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

small stone chips in windscreen

track rod end gators deteriorated/perished/cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,363 miles

coil springs corroded

coolant low and contamanated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coil springs corroded

coolant low and contamanated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,142 miles

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

o/s/f outer door handle lose

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,978 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 43,975 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,051 miles

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

slight exhaust blow on rear box joint

slight rumbble on n/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,546 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front brake creaking on application

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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L591 RYJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L591 RYJ, 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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L591 RYJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L591 RYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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