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L173 DPD

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 DPD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 94,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 90,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 88,993 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 188,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,789 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,559 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,129 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 69,000 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,832 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,832 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,431 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,850 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,997 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,939 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,930 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 46,574 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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L173 DPD is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L173 DPD, 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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L173 DPD is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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