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L20 SFM

1993 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,855 mi
Last recorded67,855 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 SFM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 67,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 67,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 64,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 64,706 miles

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

Nearside Front pad warning sensor damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2021 64,706 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front pad warning sensor damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,048 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,439 miles

All brakes fluctuating slighty/surface corrosion to discs !

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,219 miles

Imbalance front brakes 24%

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,219 miles

Imbalance front brakes 24%

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

Fail 6 May 2011 60,715 miles

Brake discs have surface corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Petrol Filler neck jubilee clamp broken

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 60,715 miles

Brake discs have surface corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Petrol Filler neck jubilee clamp broken

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 58,634 miles

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 58,618 miles

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

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)

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 57,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,417 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 56,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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L20 SFM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L20 SFM, 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 L20 SFM registered?

L20 SFM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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