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L435 HBF

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,981 mi
Last recorded132,981 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL435 HBF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 132,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 132,979 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 132,979 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 132,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 132,969 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 132,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 132,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 132,753 miles

Both rear tyres perished advise to be replaced

Pass 16 Jul 2013 132,672 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 132,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,321 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2012 132,321 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 131,902 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 131,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 129,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 127,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

boot floor slightly corroded.

nearside front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside rear exhaust mounting deteriorating.

offside front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 127,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

boot floor slightly corroded.

nearside front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside rear exhaust mounting deteriorating.

offside front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 124,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 121,491 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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L435 HBF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L435 HBF, 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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L435 HBF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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