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L46 RWK

1993 Peugeot 205

Gold Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,341 mi
Last recorded57,341 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL46 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,341 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 57,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 57,307 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,301 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 55,667 miles

Front oil leak but not excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,736 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,103 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak slight

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,355 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,161 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Misting Of Oil On Engine

Fail 31 Jan 2013 38,161 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Misting Of Oil On Engine

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 21 Dec 2011 36,625 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,085 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 35,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,231 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,705 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 25,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,049 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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L46 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L46 RWK, 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 L46 RWK registered?

L46 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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