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L679 ULR

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,141 mi
Last recorded139,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 ULR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 139,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 139,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 138,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 138,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 138,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2018 138,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 138,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 138,210 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 135,659 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 135,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 129,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 123,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 122,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 116,900 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 116,900 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.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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L679 ULR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L679 ULR, 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 L679 ULR registered?

L679 ULR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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