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L678 EPY

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,502 mi
Last recorded100,502 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 EPY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 100,502 miles

n/s/r bump stop not fitted

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2008 100,385 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop not fitted

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2007 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 94,116 miles

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

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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L678 EPY is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L678 EPY, 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 L678 EPY registered?

L678 EPY is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L678 EPY safe to buy?

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