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L662 TRL

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

148,724 mi
Last recorded148,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL662 TRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 148,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2011 143,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 139,911 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 139,859 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 133,183 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 126,754 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 122,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2006 117,130 miles

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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L662 TRL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel 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 L662 TRL, 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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What year was L662 TRL registered?

L662 TRL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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