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L237 GJO

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,827 mi
Last recorded171,827 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 GJO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 171,827 miles

vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 2 May 2025 171,246 miles

car converted for competition rally use must have the rear seats removed, be fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts, may not be fitted with components such as brake servo, power steering or airbags

Pass 7 Sep 2023 170,990 miles

Vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 5 Aug 2022 170,611 miles

modified for competition

Pass 2 Jul 2021 170,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 170,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 167,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 167,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 164,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front driveshaft outer gaitor deteriorated slightly

offside rear brake pipe poorly manufactured

Pass 21 Sep 2010 143,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mount missing

rear brake pipes poorly shaped

Pass 2 Oct 2009 141,416 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 140,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal soft

rear service brake effort slightly low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 135,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 134,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 132,987 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 131,491 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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L237 GJO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L237 GJO, 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 L237 GJO registered?

L237 GJO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L237 GJO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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