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M158 VVS

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,112 mi
Last recorded143,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 VVS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 143,112 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 143,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 131,722 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 131,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 118,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 118,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 105,563 miles

corrosion on steel brake pipes

damage on offside rear indicator lens

wear in offside front tie bar bushes

Fail 4 May 2006 105,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on steel brake pipes

damage on offside rear indicator lens

wear in offside front tie bar bushes

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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M158 VVS is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M158 VVS, 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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What year was M158 VVS registered?

M158 VVS is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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