MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,887 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust noisy fouling part of the body (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Central Exhaust noisy fouling part of the body (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L979 CFV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 L979 CFV, 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 L979 CFV registered?
L979 CFV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1993.
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