MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under dash area (4.11 (c) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
o/s doorstep[ corroded
handbrake just sufficient
horn just audible
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
pre-cat engine fitted
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
pre-cat engine fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
L425 RAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 L425 RAC, 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 L425 RAC?
You can check the full history of L425 RAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L425 RAC registered?
L425 RAC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L425 RAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L425 RAC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L425 RAC 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 L425 RAC. 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.