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M144 XUB

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,679 mi
Last recorded137,679 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 XUB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 137,679 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

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

POOR REPAIR OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL/BODY

Fail 13 Oct 2017 137,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

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

POOR REPAIR OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL/BODY

Pass 6 Aug 2016 133,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 128,564 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 128,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel pipes/hoses damp at tank area

Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 118,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tie rod bushes worn

slight leak from centre of steering rack area

slight play in rack nsf

Fail 20 Jul 2012 115,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tie rod bushes worn

slight leak from centre of steering rack area

slight play in rack nsf

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,609 miles

front flexis perished slightly

slight pas leak from around centre of rack area.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 110,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyre treads low and will need replacing soon.

alternator drive belt shredding.

front number plate cracked but not insecure.

front washers weak.

nsr and osr seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Jan 2008 108,073 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 106,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,575 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 104,546 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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M144 XUB is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M144 XUB, 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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M144 XUB is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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