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L756 GYF

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,268 mi
Last recorded49,268 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL756 GYF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,268 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes copperslipped

n/s/r fog lamp not working

Fail 15 Jan 2011 49,220 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 44,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 41,127 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 24 Jan 2009 41,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,384 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 34,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,730 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 33,730 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,035 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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L756 GYF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol 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 L756 GYF, 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 L756 GYF registered?

L756 GYF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L756 GYF safe to buy?

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