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L61 RWK

1993 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,207 miles

Both front tyres,treads are worn on outer edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate is cracked,deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside bonnet hinge is partially broken.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 94,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both front tyres,treads are worn on outer edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate is cracked,deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside bonnet hinge is partially broken.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,487 miles

Both front tyres,tread wearing on outer edge.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres,tread wearing on outer edge.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 80,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,779 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 73,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1. front brake pads worn low †

Pass 4 Oct 2005 67,171 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 67,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.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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L61 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L61 RWK, 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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L61 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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