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L650 BKN

1993 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 BKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,778 miles

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

headlamps slightly loose & give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

parking brake cables slightly loose

rear brakes slightly weak

Fail 22 Jul 2025 88,773 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel / oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside parking brake cable "loose"

Pass 14 May 2024 88,614 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive only just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar slightly misplaced

rear brakes weak

Fail 7 May 2024 88,608 miles

Fuel system component leaking from injectors areas (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside parking brake cable insecure

front anti roll bar slightly misplaced

rear brakes weak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,148 miles

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 10 Jul 2017 75,430 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 75,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,555 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 66,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,957 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,410 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,326 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE CRIMPED.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,575 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 37,575 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 24 May 2007 30,062 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 May 2007 30,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,909 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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L650 BKN is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 L650 BKN, 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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L650 BKN is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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