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L226 BFJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,177 mi
Last recorded59,177 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 BFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 59,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 58,301 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to wheel cylinders corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 57,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 57,763 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,747 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 57,746 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,171 miles

Nearside rear bumper has a small crack

Fail 20 Jul 2020 51,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear bumper has a small crack

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,164 miles

oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,412 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 49,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,334 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,650 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 44,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,297 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,949 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 40,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,436 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,329 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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L226 BFJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L226 BFJ, 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 L226 BFJ registered?

L226 BFJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L226 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 BFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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