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L514 PDU

1993 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,039 mi
Last recorded126,039 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 PDU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 126,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 126,039 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 125,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 125,391 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody light rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 125,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,097 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,759 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 122,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 121,133 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 121,133 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2008 119,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 118,337 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 118,337 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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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L514 PDU is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L514 PDU, 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 L514 PDU registered?

L514 PDU is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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