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L166 UAC

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,897 mi
Last recorded40,897 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 40,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 40,699 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 40,558 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 39,563 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 39,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,584 miles

lhr seat belt frayed

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 37,259 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,403 miles

All 4 tyres badly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 36,403 miles

All 4 tyres badly perished

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,453 miles

all four tyres slight cracking on side walls

Fail 13 Aug 2009 34,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyres slight cracking on side walls

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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L166 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L166 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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What year was L166 UAC registered?

L166 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L166 UAC safe to buy?

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