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L680 GUJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL680 GUJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,659 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,343 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front outer track control arm bushes perishing.

Fail 21 Jan 2017 60,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front outer track control arm bushes perishing.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (2.4.G.1)

both front outer track control arm bushes perishing.

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre flat and perishing.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 60,210 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front outer (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing mirror. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (2.4.G.1)

both front outer track control arm bushes perishing.

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.

spare tyre flat and perishing.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres getting low on 2 mm.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 59,556 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres getting low on 2 mm.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 56,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades in poor condition, recommend relacing.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear foot brake performance slightly low.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air leak from vaccum pipe.

both front wiper blades in poor condition, recommend relacing.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear foot brake performance slightly low.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

spare tyre flat.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,902 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 51,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,301 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 48,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,592 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 45,594 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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L680 GUJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L680 GUJ, 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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L680 GUJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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