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L298 ECG

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,219 mi
Last recorded95,219 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 ECG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,219 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,321 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,462 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Showing signs of corrosion. ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,790 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,007 miles

offside front seat belt stalk mech poor

Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front seat belt stalk mech poor

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,587 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,110 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 40,985 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,281 miles

both rear tyres cracked/ perished

Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,307 miles

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

some slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,195 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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L298 ECG is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L298 ECG, 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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L298 ECG is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L298 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L298 ECG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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