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L690 EMO

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,840 mi
Last recorded73,840 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 EMO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,564 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,273 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weeping of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weeping of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering feels slightly stiff lock to lock

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease slightly

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight tightness in steering felt on lock to lock check

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,950 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,616 miles

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

rear tyres pereshed

Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,614 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres pereshed

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,558 miles

front brake pads wearing

n/s cv boot slightly damp

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,315 miles

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

n/s/f compliance bush weak

n/s/f cv boot slight leak

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,920 miles

slight bind offside rear

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,187 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 63,187 miles

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

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

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

dampness around off side front shock absorber

exhaust corroded

grease around off side c.v. gaitor

near side rear tyre heavily perrished < advise replacement > 165 70 13

noisy front brakes < poss slider problem >

off side rear inner side light not working

oil leak and water leak

temperature worning light comes on < advise inspection >

Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,507 miles

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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L690 EMO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L690 EMO, 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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L690 EMO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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