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L98 RTR

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,279 mi
Last recorded137,279 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 RTR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 137,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

brake discs starting to deteriorate

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

near side head light reflector starting to deteriorate

o/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

some play in front shock top mounts

unable to see braking material

Fail 19 Mar 2011 137,276 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

brake discs starting to deteriorate

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

some play in front shock top mounts

unable to see braking material

Pass 31 Mar 2010 124,523 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 124,366 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps condensated

front bumper insecure

front no plate cracked

headlamp patterns just visible

n/s sill and rear wing damaged

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s door and rear wing damaged

parking brake poor

Fail 30 Mar 2009 113,226 miles

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

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes coroding

both numberplates cracked and front delaminating

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,226 miles

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes coroding

both numberplates cracked and front delaminating

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,492 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes rusty

fuel lines rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2008 108,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

brake pipes rusty

fuel lines rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2007 103,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 103,298 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,951 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 94,951 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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L98 RTR is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L98 RTR, 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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L98 RTR is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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