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A14 LJH

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,428 mi
Last recorded56,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LJH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 56,428 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 56,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 55,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,896 miles

Central Lower engine mount bush has play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,823 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,147 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 43,147 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,800 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,115 miles

Breather hose split

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2013 38,113 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Breather hose split

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,833 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

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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A14 LJH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A14 LJH, 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 A14 LJH registered?

A14 LJH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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