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L757 DPF

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,145 mi
Last recorded136,145 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL757 DPF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 136,145 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 136,145 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 132,254 miles

both handbrake cables perishing

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

nearside rear lower shockabsorber bush perishing/ part worn

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 132,254 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both handbrake cables perishing

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

nearside rear lower shockabsorber bush perishing/ part worn

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2012
Fail 15 Aug 2012 129,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 127,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 123,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 121,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,436 miles

front b/pads 4/5000 miles left

front brake discs pitted on inside

front brakes have in balance 24%

o/s/f ind icator lens part broken

some condensation inside o/s h/lamp lens

Fail 21 Aug 2008 117,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front b/pads 4/5000 miles left

front brake discs pitted on inside

front brakes have in balance 24%

o/s/f ind icator lens part broken

some condensation inside o/s h/lamp lens

Pass 13 Mar 2007 109,434 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 109,434 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 106,514 miles

offside constant velocity joint gaiter new

offside front tyre new

offside rear footbrake performance slightly low

rear exhaust silencer new

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 21 Feb 2006 106,501 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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L757 DPF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L757 DPF, 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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L757 DPF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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