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L499 UFE

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,389 mi
Last recorded118,389 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL499 UFE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,389 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2024 118,360 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,173 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2022 117,913 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 7 May 2021 116,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 110,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 106,614 miles

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

Offside headlight glass cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2012 106,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside headlight glass cracked

Over heating

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,491 miles

Clutch cable frayed

Offside headlight cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2011 101,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Clutch cable frayed

Offside headlight cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,887 miles

coil springs corroded

headlamps on low level

offside lower arm bushes heavily perished

smokey when revving

Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front coil springs corroded

headlamp aims on low level

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,825 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,925 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,135 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 93,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,068 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 85,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L499 UFE is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L499 UFE, 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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L499 UFE is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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