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L850 FRO

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,771 mi
Last recorded57,771 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 FRO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,029 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,340 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 51,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 50,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,624 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,006 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake hoses cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,342 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,502 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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L850 FRO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L850 FRO, 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 L850 FRO registered?

L850 FRO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1993.

Is L850 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 FRO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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