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L587 AFJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

191,775 mi
Last recorded191,775 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL587 AFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 191,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling tyre (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre inside outside incorrect (tyre cracking)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 189,194 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 189,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective pressure low

Pass 6 Aug 2024 185,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 183,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 181,560 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 181,558 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure both front (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inner door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 177,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal is spongey

front number is deteriorating

oil residue on the engine

rear seat base is missing at the time of test

slight play in o/s/f steering

Fail 12 Jul 2021 177,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal is spongey

front number is deteriorating

nearside front seat is missing at the time of test

oil residue on the engine

rear seat base is missing at the time of test

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 1 Jul 2020 172,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 172,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 166,208 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 166,207 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 161,530 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to fuel pipes

exhaust rubbers are perished and splitting

front number plate cracked

little reserve travel on the parking brake

minor blow from exhaust

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2018 161,523 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole in boot floor . above the rear silencer (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to fuel pipes

exhaust rubbers are perished and splitting

front number plate cracked

little reserve travel on the parking brake

minor blow from exhaust

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 156,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f floor corroding

not all dash/clock lights working

rear exhaust rubbers poor

Fail 3 Jul 2017 156,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f floor corroding

not all dash/clock lights working

rear exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2016 150,349 miles

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

front tyres worn on the inner edge (165/70/13)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 150,349 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both rear outers collapsing under load and chafed the inners (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated steering notchy (2.1.5)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts worn and blue in places(been hot) (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on the inner edge (165/70/13)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 144,841 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

hand brake cables poor, outer sleeves weak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 144,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

hand brake cables poor, outer sleeves weak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 139,800 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 139,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 134,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 129,378 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

backbox rubbers weakend

battery insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2012 129,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

backbox rubbers weakend

battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 124,760 miles

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

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

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

front wiper blades split at ends still clearing screen

o/s handbrake cable outer covering splitting

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Jun 2011 124,760 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

front brake discs corroding

front wiper blades split at ends still clearing screen

o/s handbrake cable outer covering splitting

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 18 May 2010 118,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

bleed nipple broken on n/s/front caliper

creak noted on o/s/front brake caliper

o/s/rear light unit shows water ingress

service brake pedal bite point a little lower

Fail 13 May 2010 118,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 112,927 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 112,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 111,477 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 110,653 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 110,653 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,979 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 102,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L587 AFJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L587 AFJ, 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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L587 AFJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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