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L926 UAC

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,622 mi
Last recorded128,622 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,622 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 128,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,848 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 122,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 118,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering becoming notchy in operation

Fail 1 Nov 2013 105,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering becoming notchy in operation

Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 99,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,258 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 97,032 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,338 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 86,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,875 miles

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

osf and nsf wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 31 Oct 2005 66,075 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 66,075 miles

Centre Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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L926 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L926 UAC, 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 L926 UAC registered?

L926 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 December 1993.

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