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L744 XTN

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,828 mi
Last recorded68,828 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL744 XTN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 68,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged doesnt spring back once released (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged doesnt spring back once released (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 68,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged doesnt spring back once released (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged doesnt spring back once released (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,247 miles

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

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

underbody and suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2023 65,555 miles

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 9 May 2022 65,374 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2022 65,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2021 65,046 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,898 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 64,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,369 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

both side front inner wings badley corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2019 64,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

both side front inner wings badley corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge and nail in (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,352 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

handbrake slight travel

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,491 miles

boot floor signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

offside front floor corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,176 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,176 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 62,017 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear shocker lower bushs poor condition

Fail 7 May 2014 62,017 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear shocker lower bushs poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

fuel lines poor due to corrosion

o/s/front seat slightly loose

Pass 3 May 2012 60,341 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 60,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,763 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 59,763 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,828 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 55,828 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 51,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,923 miles

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

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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L744 XTN is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L744 XTN, 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 L744 XTN registered?

L744 XTN is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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