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L97 BPE

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

139,610 mi
Last recorded139,610 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 BPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2009 139,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discshave poor condition inner braking surfaces,poss cause of brakes binding

both park brake cables have split outer casings, replacement advised

drivers seat has some wear in tilting pivot joints

o/s/f seatbelt has slight fluffing to webbing

Fail 6 Aug 2009 139,599 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 134,283 miles

BBoth front brake hoses perished

Front discs slightly pitted

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 23 Jul 2008 134,165 miles

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

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

BBoth front brake hoses perished

Front discs slightly pitted

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2007 126,253 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both rear brake hoses perished

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front to rear and rear brake pipes ccorroded and thin

Moisture in both front headlamps

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

Nearside front CV gaiter perished

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

Offside wiper blade split

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2007 126,253 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both rear brake hoses perished

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front to rear and rear brake pipes ccorroded and thin

Moisture in both front headlamps

Nearside front CV gaiter perished

Offside wiper blade split

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 17 Feb 2006 114,173 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 114,173 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condensation inside headlamps

front brake pads low and discs in poor conditrion

n/s outer c.v. gaiter perished

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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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L97 BPE is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 L97 BPE, 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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L97 BPE is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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