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K717 PFB

1993 Peugeot 205

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

204,488 mi
Last recorded204,488 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK717 PFB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 204,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 197,620 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 197,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 16 May 2014 195,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 195,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 188,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 188,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 180,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 May 2011 180,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front brake disc slightly reduced pad area

offside hand brake cable hanging down

Pass 28 Apr 2010 175,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 175,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 170,432 miles

nsf brake flex perished

Fail 27 Apr 2009 170,432 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf brake flex perished

Pass 30 Apr 2008 166,161 miles

Oil leak

noise on n/s front suspension

Fail 29 Apr 2008 166,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

hand brake is high

noise on n/s front suspension

o/s hand brake cable insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2007 161,936 miles

Oil leak

excess travel on hand brake

o/s hand brake cable insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2007 161,936 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

excess travel on hand brake

o/s cable insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2006 153,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 153,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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K717 PFB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K717 PFB, 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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K717 PFB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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