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L596 YHR

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,894 mi
Last recorded209,894 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 YHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2020 209,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 208,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 205,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 197,401 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 194,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 180,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 178,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 176,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 174,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 171,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 168,022 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 103,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,165 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise h/brake travel

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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L596 YHR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L596 YHR, 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 L596 YHR registered?

L596 YHR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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