MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
nearside and offside rear tyres may catch on wheelarches when loaded
steering rack has slight play in nearside arm
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
nearside and offside rear tyres may catch on wheelarches when loaded
steering rack has slight play in nearside arm
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
none standard exhaust
none standard wheels
offside inner c/v boot split
offside rear light 50%
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
none standard exhaust
none standard wheels
offside inner c/v boot split
offside rear light 50%
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel pipes near to tank poor condition
Oil leak
slight corrosion offside front inner wing
spare tyre incorrect size
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
hand brake has limited reserve travel
offside front brake slightly binding
spare tyre different size to road wheels
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L798 BAY is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L798 BAY, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of L798 BAY?
You can check the full history of L798 BAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L798 BAY registered?
L798 BAY is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 December 1993.
Is L798 BAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for L798 BAY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L798 BAY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L798 BAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.