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L729 XNR

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,757 mi
Last recorded68,757 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 XNR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,757 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,439 miles

F BRAKE HOSES PERISHED.MINOR PLAY MIS COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,428 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 64,428 miles

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

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.GENERAL CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,447 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 62,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,814 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.MINOR CORROSION STARTING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,814 miles

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.MINOR CORROSION STARTING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,865 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 57,864 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE PERISHED NOISE O/S/F WHEEL DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION

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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L729 XNR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L729 XNR, 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 L729 XNR registered?

L729 XNR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L729 XNR safe to buy?

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