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L723 HGM

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,363 mi
Last recorded201,363 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL723 HGM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 201,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Right door mirror glass cracked.

Slight play in left front seat fixing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

right front seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 201,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Right door mirror glass cracked.

Slight play in left front seat fixing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

right front seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 199,065 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 199,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

casing broken o/s/f seat belt catch

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 197,259 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper rubber split.

Right door mirror glass cracked.

Right front seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 197,259 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper rubber split.

Right door mirror glass cracked.

Right front seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 191,350 miles

Cover missing from drivers seat belt buckle

Linkage on drivers seat broken

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 191,350 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Linkage on drivers seat broken

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 187,423 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

NSR tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Oct 2006 187,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 186,384 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 186,384 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L723 HGM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L723 HGM, 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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L723 HGM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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