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L617 PMH

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,477 mi
Last recorded73,477 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 PMH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windscreen marked,

Fail 22 Aug 2014 57,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,341 miles

both front brake discs rusty

nearside wiper blade mark on screen

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs rusty

nearside wiper blade mark on screen

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,805 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 43,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

MIL indicates a fault

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 43,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,311 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 39,300 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 29,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 24,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,891 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 17,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 11,141 miles

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 PMH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L617 PMH, 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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L617 PMH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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