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L231 PAH

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 PAH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,856 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 117,854 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

complete hydrolic failure

Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 116,430 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 103,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 86,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 78,789 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 61,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 54,826 miles

offside & nearside rear inner tyre walls weathered/cracking

Fail 21 May 2015 54,826 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

offside & nearside rear inner tyre walls weathered/cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,143 miles

front track control arm bushes starting to split and perish

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,131 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,082 miles

offside & nearside mirrors loose

slight play to offside & nearside front top shock mountings

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,169 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,178 miles

brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,047 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED †OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE †CHIP TO SCREEN

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,954 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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L231 PAH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L231 PAH, 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 L231 PAH registered?

L231 PAH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 August 1993.

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