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L505 PMF

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,028 mi
Last recorded49,028 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 PMF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 49,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front bonnet hinge fixing broken.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 20 Oct 2023 46,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front bonnet hinge fixing broken.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,924 miles

front brake pipes corroding

n/s outer cv gaiter damp

track rod end gaiters poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2022 45,924 miles

front brake pipes corroding

n/s outer cv gaiter damp

track rod end gaiters poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,865 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

Corrosion to front to rear fuel lines

Engine coolant pipe heavily corroded

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

Offside rear tyre perishing (cracking)

Power steering rack has a damp hose (to reservoir)

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,814 miles

both track rod end gaiters poor condition

front brake pipes corroding in wheel arch

n/s cv gaiter cracking and damp

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,749 miles

fuel hose rubbing on brake master cilinder

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,557 miles

lower coolant pipe corroded

small leak power steering pipe

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,380 miles

Exhaust catalyst corroded

Lower engine coolant pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre perishing

Power steering pipe (to rack) area damp

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,778 miles

coolant pipe to (bottom hose) heavily corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering hose/ pipe area (to rack) has a slight seepage (damp).

radiator corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,553 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 44,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,265 miles

exhaust cat (rear) pipe corroded

offside (lower) bottom coolant pipe corroded

power steering hose (above rack) damp

radiator deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 5 Nov 2014 44,261 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust cat (rear) pipe corroded

offside (lower) bottom coolant pipe corroded

power steering hose (above rack) damp

radiator deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,857 miles

possible n/s front wheel bearing noise

radiator corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,323 miles

offside (lower) coolant pipe corroding badly.

power steering rack-pipe/hose damp

slight oil leak from gearbox area

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,813 miles

slight play in n/s front top suspension mount

Fail 7 Nov 2011 42,813 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in n/s front top suspension mount

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,046 miles

offside front seat belt release mechanism showing signs of wear

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,766 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,005 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 37,001 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 35,805 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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L505 PMF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L505 PMF, 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 L505 PMF registered?

L505 PMF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L505 PMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L505 PMF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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