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L566 PVC

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,492 mi
Last recorded119,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 PVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 119,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 118,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 116,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 115,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,764 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Front brake discs surfaces corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Slight brake bind to offside front

Slight brake bind to offside rear

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,336 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,444 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,444 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,838 miles

N/S/F shock absorber has slight misting of oil

front number plate deteriorated

power steering ram has slight seepage of oil

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 94,954 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,697 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,173 miles

ADVISED noisey rear brakes

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,002 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,002 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,350 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 83,350 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,849 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel bearing has minor noise

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jul 2008 76,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,662 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 72,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,966 miles

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

advised both rear tyres cracks on inner side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2005 63,679 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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L566 PVC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L566 PVC, 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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L566 PVC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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