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L357 JOM

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,147 mi
Last recorded234,147 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 JOM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 234,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 238,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 232,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 232,362 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 230,478 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 230,478 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 227,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 223,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 218,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 212,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 205,362 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 198,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 198,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 190,640 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 182,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 182,394 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 173,763 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 167,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 163,506 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake outer covering starting to crack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 159,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 159,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 153,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front number plate starting to mark on lettering

Pass 29 Sep 2007 147,725 miles

front nOplate cracked lettering ok at present

Fail 29 Sep 2007 147,725 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front nOplate cracked lettering ok at present

Pass 19 Sep 2006 140,396 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 140,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 134,176 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2005 134,176 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L357 JOM is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L357 JOM, 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 L357 JOM registered?

L357 JOM is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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