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M179 UUD

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,440 mi
Last recorded162,440 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 UUD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 162,440 miles

Area around radiator corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap does not lock with key

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel pump area damp but no signs of leak

N/S inner cv gaiter perished

N/S mirror outer casing insecure

N/S track rod end gaiter heavily perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S door strap noisey

O/S/F wing corroded around engine mount

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 162,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Area around radiator corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap does not lock with key

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel pump area damp but no signs of leak

N/S inner cv gaiter perished

N/S mirror outer casing insecure

N/S track rod end gaiter heavily perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S door strap noisey

O/S/F wing corroded around engine mount

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 155,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 147,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 140,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 140,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All brake pipes corroded

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

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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M179 UUD is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M179 UUD, 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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M179 UUD is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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