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L715 LNF

1993 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,288 mi
Last recorded184,288 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL715 LNF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 184,288 miles

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

Under body showing age related corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2024 169,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 165,326 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 162,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 162,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 160,971 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 160,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 154,160 miles

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 154,130 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking underside near subframe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 151,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

tow bar surface corossion

Pass 28 Nov 2014 148,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 144,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR bump stop missing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 138,477 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 132,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 125,277 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 125,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 122,088 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 117,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 111,876 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 111,876 miles

Nearside 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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L715 LNF is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L715 LNF, 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 L715 LNF registered?

L715 LNF is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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