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L135 UAC

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

40,418 mi
Last recorded40,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 40,418 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

x2 hose clips adrift from fuel filler neck

Pass 7 Nov 2024 40,411 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck x2 hose clips adrift

Fail 6 Nov 2024 40,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck x2 hose clips adrift

Fail 4 Sep 2024 40,396 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount failed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning juddering (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner bar corroded through (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen surround corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner bar corroded through (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,181 miles

steering slightly stiff to turn

Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre outer sidewall cracking and tread close to minimum.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,451 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 38,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,047 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake binding

steering uj tight

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,614 miles

wipers slow in operation

Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,614 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

wipers slow in operation

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 27 Aug 2015 37,324 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear & offside rear brakes are slightly binding

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,822 miles

Cracks in front number plate

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

Rear tyres perishing and slightly lumpy

Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Cracks in front number plate

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

Rear tyres perishing and slightly lumpy

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,639 miles

Cracks in front number plate

Centre exhaust mounting perishing

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,758 miles

both drive shaft boots perished

both rear tyres perished

front anti-roll bar "D" bushes creak

movement in both front top strut mountings

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,050 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 35,050 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,733 miles

Centre exhaust mounting badly perished

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,419 miles

both o/s tyre valve caps missing

centre exhaust rubber mount very perished

n/s/f outer cv gaitor very perished

n/s/r tyre perished

steering stiff

Fail 9 Aug 2007 32,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both o/s tyre valve caps missing

centre exhaust rubber mount very perished

n/s/f outer cv gaitor very perished

n/s/r tyre perished

steering stiff

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,307 miles

both rear tyres beginning to perish

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 2 Aug 2005 28,374 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2005 28,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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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L135 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L135 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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L135 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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