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L961 FFX

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,608 mi
Last recorded89,608 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 FFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 89,608 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 89,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no centre spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no centre spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint area leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 73,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 71,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,064 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 70,064 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer clip not working (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,858 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all looking good to keep same wax oil grease moor through out preventive maintenance does work

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive fitted adaptive clean air filter (7.3.D.3)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all looking good to keep same wax oil grease moor through out preventive maintenance does work

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,855 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,853 miles

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 21 Nov 2015 66,423 miles

o/s front outer cv boot slight leak

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,170 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 62,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,086 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear and main front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight oil leak engine

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,963 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 58,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 57,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,231 miles

Offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,738 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 56,197 miles

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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L961 FFX is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L961 FFX, 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

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What year was L961 FFX registered?

L961 FFX is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 November 1993.

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