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L858 BJU

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,554 mi
Last recorded106,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 BJU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,554 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 106,554 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 94,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 94,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,749 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,985 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 47,099 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,904 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,382 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 41,382 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,285 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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L858 BJU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L858 BJU, 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 L858 BJU registered?

L858 BJU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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