CarVerify

Free Car Check

L320 ENA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,874 mi
Last recorded118,874 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL320 ENA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 118,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 116,524 miles

4 x tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside bonnet hinge detached

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 116,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

4 x tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside bonnet hinge detached

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 113,939 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 12 Mar 2009 113,939 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2008 110,422 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 110,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake cable outer casing broken

Both rear shock absorber outer casing heavily corroded

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

Offside headlamp lense broken

Pass 22 Mar 2007 106,448 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 106,447 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

fan belt noisy

front number plate cracked

offside bonnet hinge broken

offside front strut top bearing noisy

offside headlamp cracked

oil oleak from sump washer

water leak from back of engine

Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,373 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 101,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

offside and nearside front complience bushes split

offside bonnet hinge broken

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear brake binding slightly

water leak from radiator fan switch

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L320 ENA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L320 ENA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L320 ENA?

You can check the full history of L320 ENA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L320 ENA registered?

L320 ENA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L320 ENA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L320 ENA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L320 ENA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L320 ENA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.