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L689 KHJ

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,433 mi
Last recorded157,433 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 KHJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 157,433 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Innersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear service & parking brakes slight low effort

Pass 4 Apr 2024 156,978 miles

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

O/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 156,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 154,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 144,760 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 139,640 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 139,638 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 136,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 131,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 124,172 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 124,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 108,669 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 108,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o./s headlamp glass chipped

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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L689 KHJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L689 KHJ, 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 L689 KHJ registered?

L689 KHJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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