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L655 DVN

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,379 mi
Last recorded104,379 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 DVN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 104,379 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear subframe rear rubber mounts weak

engine burning oil and smoking

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 98,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 98,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 95,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,468 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 90,453 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 85,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Aug 2006 81,008 miles

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

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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L655 DVN is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L655 DVN, 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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L655 DVN is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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