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K247 FRA

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,392 mi
Last recorded83,392 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK247 FRA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,392 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes worn/split

Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,167 miles

Both front shocker tops slight movement (lift) and notchy lock to lock

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,870 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn and has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rubbing on wheel repaired

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2019 31,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,457 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 31,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,908 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 30,908 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,493 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,781 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,735 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 28,735 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 27,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 27,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,078 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 27,078 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,279 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 26,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,297 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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K247 FRA is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K247 FRA, 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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K247 FRA is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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