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L627 HFA

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

159,762 mi
Last recorded159,762 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 HFA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 159,762 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 159,760 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp missing (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 149,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti-roll bar corroded front and rear springs badly corroded n/s/r brake poor o/s headlamp poor steering rack rough

steering heavy play in rack servo pipe poor various oil leaks fuel pipes corroded n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 149,826 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded various underbody corrosion various components corroded various bushes worn n/s outer sill damaged

sideplay in handbrake lever front bumper insecure battery poor radiator leaking fuel pipes poor servo pipe poor various minor oil leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2008 149,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded various underbody corrosion various components corroded various bushes worn n/s outer sill damaged

sideplay in handbrake lever front bumper insecure battery poor radiator leaking fuel pipes poor servo pipe poor various minor oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2007 139,558 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 139,553 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine slow to turn over

exhaust tailpipe missing flexi brake hoses poor condition advise replacement various under body corrosion various steering and suspension components corroded various bushes worn

front discs worn and warped front anti roll bar corroded rear floor area corroded front to rear b/pipes poorly fitted handbrake cables poor

steering stiff rack worn long handbrake travel sideplay in lever o/s headlamp poor condition rear suspension low o/s small splits n/s wiper blade brake servo hose poor front inner w/arches corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2006 131,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel pipes corroded

noise from front brakes.

oil leak

wipers could be better. †fuel pipe in engine bay close to gear selectors. †

Fail 10 May 2006 131,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

wipers could be better. †diesel fuel pipe in engine bay rubbing on gear selectors. †

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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L627 HFA 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 44.4%.

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 L627 HFA, 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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L627 HFA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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