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L620 LWX

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,773 mi
Last recorded60,773 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL620 LWX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 60,773 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 60,709 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 60,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,705 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cooling fan not cutting in

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,320 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 56,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,675 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,018 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 38,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering little bit heavy

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering little bit heavy

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,653 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,270 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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L620 LWX is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L620 LWX, 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 L620 LWX registered?

L620 LWX is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 September 1993.

Is L620 LWX safe to buy?

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