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L746 LAL

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,037 mi
Last recorded69,037 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 LAL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,037 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 69,037 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front indicator outer lenes missing

o/s/r tyre cracked

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,894 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,887 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body and paint work damage observed

Both front plastic wheel trims missing

Excessive engine oil leak

Front screen jet wash poor

Handbrake travel long

Lower Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Metal fuel pipes corroded

N/S front bottom ball joint gaitor split

O/S front indicator outside lense missing

O/S front steel wheel damaged

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 LAL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L746 LAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L746 LAL registered?

L746 LAL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1993.

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