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L128 UAC

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,723 mi
Last recorded106,723 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 104,984 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose - (covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose - (covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 103,240 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose - (covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose - (covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 102,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 102,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 99,562 miles

front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

front tyres cracked and worn close to legal limit

rear metal brake pipes covered in waxoyl

Fail 9 Aug 2016 99,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

front tyres cracked and worn close to legal limit

rear metal brake pipes covered in waxoyl

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,532 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

black under seal to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 97,594 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 93,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 89,595 miles

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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L128 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L128 UAC, 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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L128 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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