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L860 OES

1993 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL860 OES
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2010 90,012 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,012 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,841 miles

different wheels fitted at rear

exhaust slightly fouling body

h/brake near full travel

slight play at n/s/r shock

very slight play at rack

Fail 24 Aug 2009 89,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different wheels fitted at rear

exhaust slightly fouling body

h/brake near full travel

slight play at n/s/r shock

very slight play at rack

Fail 30 Jun 2008 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wheels differ from front slight leak at exhaust repair has been carried out

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wheels differ from front slight leak at exhaust repair has been carried out

Pass 24 May 2007 68,179 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,230 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 19 Jun 2006 62,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside front indicator outter lens missing

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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L860 OES is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L860 OES, 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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L860 OES is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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