MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,439 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S bonnet hinge is broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s inner rear position lamp not working
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s inner rear position lamp segment not working
o/s bonnet hinge broken
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L971 VVL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L971 VVL, 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 L971 VVL registered?
L971 VVL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1993.
Is L971 VVL safe to buy?
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