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L780 LWJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,610 mi
Last recorded49,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 LWJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,104 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 46,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake hoses perished

front brakes creak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 45,013 miles

Creak from front brakes when pressing pedal

Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,238 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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L780 LWJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L780 LWJ, 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 L780 LWJ registered?

L780 LWJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L780 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L780 LWJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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