MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front subframe prescribed areas corroded but not excessive
steering notchy
strut top bearings partially siezed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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L696 FPY is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L696 FPY, 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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L696 FPY is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.
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