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L787 GJD

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,399 mi
Last recorded139,399 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL787 GJD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 139,399 miles

advise o/s rear tyre sidewall perrished & spliting replace as soon as possible

strong advise battery insecure

strong advise front of n/s inner wing corroded repair as soon as possible

strong advise o/s & n/s front brake discs poor condition replace as soon as possible

Fail 30 Apr 2008 139,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

advise o/s rear tyre sidewall perrished & spliting replace as soon as possible

strong advise battery insecure

strong advise front of n/s inner wing corroded repair as soon as possible

strong advise o/s & n/s front brake discs poor condition replace as soon as possible

Fail 6 Nov 2007 139,377 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

advise o/s rear tyre outer sidewall perrished

advise slight leak of exhaust gasses last joint

Pass 11 Oct 2006 132,943 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 132,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 125,614 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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L787 GJD is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L787 GJD, 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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L787 GJD is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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