MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front and back brake flexy hoses perrished
corrosion exhaust system
corrosion front brake discs
damage to drivers door
damage to front end
engine oil leak
general corrosion to underside/fuel lines/under bonnet areas
low service brake reading/parking brake reading
nearside rear tyre perrished
offside rear bump stop missing
passenger wing mirror missing
slight roughness steering rack
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS
extensive general corrosion n/s suspension ball joint boot split general wear steerin g/suspension
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet damaged causing misalignment.still secure when shut at present
front number plate cracked but still readable
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front number plate damaged but still readable
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L742 PVG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 L742 PVG, 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 L742 PVG registered?
L742 PVG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1993.
Is L742 PVG safe to buy?
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