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63 VY

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

92,557 mi
Last recorded92,557 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration63 VY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,557 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,806 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 91,806 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,127 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 91,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,891 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 85,121 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 85,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,210 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 80,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 77,423 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 77,423 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 63,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 9 May 2011 63,877 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,077 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2009 58,692 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2009 58,810 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front coil spring mounting cups corroded

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

No spare wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,382 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 51,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet hinge broken

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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63 VY is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 92,624 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 63 VY, 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 31 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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63 VY is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 April 1995.

Is 63 VY safe to buy?

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