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L148 FVU

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,728 mi
Last recorded49,728 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 FVU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 49,728 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,055 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,342 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 26 Aug 2010 26,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,153 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 16,879 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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L148 FVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L148 FVU, 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 L148 FVU registered?

L148 FVU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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