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L640 DNF

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,439 mi
Last recorded85,439 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL640 DNF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,439 miles

front brakes judder, os cv boot pin holed, rear exhaust leaking & loose, catt rattle, nsf stablelizer bush weak, front brake pipes covered in underseal, rear shocker bushes are worn, osr tyre on limit

Fail 7 Jan 2013 85,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brakes judder, os cv boot pin holed, rear exhaust leaking & loose, catt rattle, nsf stablelizer bush weak, front brake pipes covered in underseal, rear shocker bushes are worn, osr tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,472 miles

both front cv joints weak

both rear shocks damp

front anti rollbar bushes poor condition

o/s/f cv boot damp

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 83,438 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks damp

front anti rollbar bushes poor condition

o/s/f cv boot damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 83,060 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both headlights loose, rear exhoust hangers poor

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,066 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers seat slight lose

Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,213 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,093 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounts ruber slight weak

Pass 13 Jan 2007 73,453 miles

both outer cv gaiters perishing

movement of front seats

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2006 71,087 miles

brake pipes have been cleaned and greased/ slight perish both front brake hoses

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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L640 DNF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L640 DNF, 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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L640 DNF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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