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L841 UCV

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,090 mi
Last recorded133,090 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL841 UCV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 133,090 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 133,090 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 126,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 120,099 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 120,099 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 112,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 112,868 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 106,372 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L841 UCV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L841 UCV, 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 L841 UCV registered?

L841 UCV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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