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L706 RPO

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,450 mi
Last recorded188,450 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 RPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 188,450 miles

noise from gearbox

fuel lines corroded

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 188,408 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded

noise from gearbox

Pass 15 Sep 2014 186,305 miles

wear on track control arm inner bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2014 186,268 miles

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

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

wear on track control arm inner bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2013 183,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 181,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 179,025 miles

front discs poor condition

steering slightly uneven lock to lock

Pass 16 Sep 2010 175,905 miles

front outer track control arm bushees weak and worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 171,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 165,927 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Sep 2007 158,572 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 158,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 149,220 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 149,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 137,679 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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L706 RPO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L706 RPO, 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 L706 RPO registered?

L706 RPO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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