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L719 NSS

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,891 mi
Last recorded133,891 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL719 NSS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,891 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 130,780 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 130,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 125,053 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 125,053 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 11,957 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 11,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

n/s front tyre tread is on border line. *NOTE*= Declined to carry out brake test due to torn front brake hose...

Fail 16 Sep 2005 119,278 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2005 118,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L719 NSS is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L719 NSS, 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 L719 NSS registered?

L719 NSS is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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