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L646 MRC

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,454 mi
Last recorded174,454 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL646 MRC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 174,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 168,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 157,328 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 157,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,898 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 144,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 131,031 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 118,365 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 107,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 107,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 92,796 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 92,796 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,703 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 80,703 miles

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

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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L646 MRC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L646 MRC, 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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L646 MRC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1993.

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