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L658 YUT

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,963 mi
Last recorded83,963 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 YUT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre scrubbed smooth on outer edge of tread

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,383 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front steering arm ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside front outer cv gaiter strap missing

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,414 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged-but still readable

offside rear tyre tread/sidewall cracking up with age

slight leak of grease from nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking grease but secure

offside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,429 miles

Oil leak

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)

both handbrake cable outer casings split

both rear tyre treads/sidewalls cracking up with age

front number plate cracked/deteriorated

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter outer clip not fully holding gaiter

offside rear brake starting to bind

signs of coolant leak rear of engine

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

age related cracking of both rear tyres

front registration plate cracked

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly but secure and not split

offside rear outer side light bulb inop

Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

age related cracking of both rear tyres

front registration plate cracked

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly but secure and not split

offside rear outer side light bulb inop

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,710 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both handbrake cable outer casings split

both rear tyres deterioratoing/cracking up with age(inner sidewalls)

front number plate cracked/deteriorating

offside front washer jet output poor

offside outer taillight not working

Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both handbrake cable outer casings split

both rear tyres deterioratoing/cracking up with age(inner sidewalls)

front number plate cracked/deteriorating

offside front washer jet output poor

offside outer taillight not working

Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

age related cracking across both rear tyres

both rear handbrake cable outer casings split

Pass 22 Sep 2007 50,852 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both handbrake cable outer casings split

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate with age

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,346 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both handbrake cable outer casing's split

engine oil leak

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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L658 YUT is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L658 YUT, 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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L658 YUT is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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