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L856 YUT

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 YUT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 122,071 miles

Oil leak

beam images could be better

front discs are worn

o/s/r has a slight brake bind

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

slight play in o/s/f rackend

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,071 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

front discs are worn

o/s/r has a slight brake bind

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

slight play in o/s/f rackend

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2010 118,908 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 118,852 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 64,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2008 64,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 61,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 58,747 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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L856 YUT is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L856 YUT, 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 L856 YUT registered?

L856 YUT is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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