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L746 BRU

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,313 mi
Last recorded187,313 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 BRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2013 187,313 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2013 187,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 185,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 182,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 189,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 176,955 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 173,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 173,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 170,685 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2006 166,003 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 166,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 162,266 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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L746 BRU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L746 BRU, 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 L746 BRU registered?

L746 BRU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 October 1993.

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