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L624 NYC

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,396 mi
Last recorded140,396 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL624 NYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 140,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 103,812 miles

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

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

Tow ball fitment

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 98,327 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 98,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,838 miles

FRont metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 87,415 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 26 Oct 2006 87,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion on n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes

n/s outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

o/s and n/s rear flexi brake hoses in poor condition

o/s handbrake cable casing in poor condition

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2005 80,544 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 80,544 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both TCA bushs (outer) spliting

n/s/r n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes rusty

o/s handbrake cable spliting (outer)

o/s/f seat belt stalk button sticking

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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L624 NYC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L624 NYC, 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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L624 NYC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 September 1993.

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