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L617 ECP

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,884 mi
Last recorded65,884 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 ECP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,884 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 65,884 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,960 miles

both headlamp reflectors tarnished lights slightly reduced output

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,279 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside front h/light patern faded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,899 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 48,174 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 48,105 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (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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L617 ECP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L617 ECP, 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 L617 ECP registered?

L617 ECP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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