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A205 PEU

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,502 mi
Last recorded83,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA205 PEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,502 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 82,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 77,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf, osf, osr tyres showing signs perished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 72,738 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

smell of petrol no leaks found

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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A205 PEU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A205 PEU, 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 A205 PEU registered?

A205 PEU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is A205 PEU safe to buy?

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