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L639 OMG

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,170 mi
Last recorded74,170 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL639 OMG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 74,170 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

boot floor looks like been welded on inside

corrosion some brake ferrules

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 71,775 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,032 miles

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

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

different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle

Fail 7 Jan 2009 70,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

different size tyres on front axle to rear axle

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,215 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 67,215 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,234 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 63,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L639 OMG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol 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 L639 OMG, 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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L639 OMG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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