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L820 VLE

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 VLE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 133,487 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front seats loose on runners

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,184 miles

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

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

ns washer partally blocked

os seat loose on runners

Pass 6 Dec 2013 130,394 miles

core plug back of block leaking

metal brake pipe corroded

ns&os front seats loose on runners

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Dec 2013 130,394 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

core plug back of block leaking

metal brake pipe corroded

ns&os front seats loose on runners

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Dec 2012 128,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OSf seat loose on runners

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Radiator slight leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 126,848 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front seats loose on runners

Oil leak

Os h/lamp loose

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2011 126,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Front seats loose on runners

Oil leak

Os h/lamp loose

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2011 126,129 miles

Front seats loose in runners

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 23 May 2011 126,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front seats loose in runners

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 119,614 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 116,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 113,906 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 113,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 108,580 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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L820 VLE is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L820 VLE, 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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L820 VLE is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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