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L817 YBC

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 YBC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 123,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,398 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,672 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 114,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,641 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 105,875 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 103,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 99,901 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 99,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 98,832 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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L817 YBC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L817 YBC, 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 L817 YBC registered?

L817 YBC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L817 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L817 YBC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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