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L307 BPH

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

42,422 mi
Last recorded42,422 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL307 BPH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 42,422 miles

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

Offside Bonnet hinge broken

Fail 3 Jul 2025 42,422 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Bonnet hinge broken

Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,377 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 42,377 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 42,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 42,142 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet hinge worn right rear

Pass 8 Jul 2020 41,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 41,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,254 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 41,253 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,181 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 40,176 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,873 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 39,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,445 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,728 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,470 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,167 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2008 38,167 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,397 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 37,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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L307 BPH is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L307 BPH, 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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L307 BPH is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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