MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front indicator lens missing
n/s o/s front track control arm bushes starting to split
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s o/s front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
slight residue on n/s o/s front shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tread on n/s rear tyre uneven
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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L493 YTA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 L493 YTA, 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 L493 YTA registered?
L493 YTA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1993.
Is L493 YTA safe to buy?
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