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L779 RPO

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,321 mi
Last recorded104,321 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 RPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general corrosion to rear suspension.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 103,768 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 103,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,240 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 89,240 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,356 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 84,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,628 miles

screan craked in zone b

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,707 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 63,706 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L779 RPO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L779 RPO, 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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L779 RPO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 November 1993.

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