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L850 HNT

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,267 mi
Last recorded118,267 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 HNT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,159 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 rule (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet hinge broken o/s front

unable to see rear brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,768 miles

Offside Front Upper shocker bearing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rust on n/s/r brake back plate

Fail 17 Jul 2020 105,744 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper shocker bearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rust on n/s/r brake back plate

Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,541 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rust on boot floor

rust on rear shockers

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,186 miles

Offside Front Upper shocker bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2018 79,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper shocker bearing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,651 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTER EDGE & SLIGHTLY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking INJECTOR PIPE (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTER EDGE & SLIGHTLY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,203 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,160 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 63,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 63,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

offside front headlamp slightly lose

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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L850 HNT is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L850 HNT, 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 L850 HNT registered?

L850 HNT is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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