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L860 TBP

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,139 mi
Last recorded218,139 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL860 TBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2009 218,139 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 207,965 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 207,965 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 196,893 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 196,893 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 178,521 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 178,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 154,913 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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L860 TBP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TBP, 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 TBP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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