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L966 ULC

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,164 mi
Last recorded162,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 ULC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 162,164 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front indicator lamps missing lenses but still emits a steady orange light

slight pitting to the nearside front brake disc on the inner surface

Pass 18 Jan 2011 144,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs rusty and pitting on the inner surfaces

front indicators lenses missing but still emits a good orange light

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2009 128,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front indicator outer lenses missing

chips to windscreen

corrosion around front suspension turrets

front and rear tyres are of different sizes

front brake hoses appear too long

front seats slightly insecure

handbrake cable outers breaking up

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s headlight glass chipped

Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,759 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front indicator outer lenses missing

chips to windscreen

corrosion around front suspension turrets

front and rear tyres are of different sizes

front brake hoses appear too long

front seats slightly insecure

handbrake cable outers breaking up

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s headlight glass chipped

Pass 11 Nov 2008 120,596 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 120,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 113,833 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 107,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 98,282 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 98,174 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L966 ULC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L966 ULC, 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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L966 ULC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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