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M215 YUM

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM215 YUM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seats missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 80,756 miles

both front indicator lens missing but shows amber light

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front indicators lens missing but still shows amber light

rear seat belts not checked due to no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,900 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle has various dents but no sharp edges

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle has various damage panels

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 64,216 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 64,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 61,123 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,329 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 55,835 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 55,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,182 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,182 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 50,543 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 50,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,771 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 45,068 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 45,068 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 39,387 miles

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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M215 YUM is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M215 YUM, 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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M215 YUM is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 May 1995.

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