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M217 BDM

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 BDM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,436 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S/F+N/S/F SEAT LOOSE.OIL LEVEL MIN .CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MIN OR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 70,436 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S/F+N/S/F SEAT LOOSE.OIL LEVEL MIN .CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MIN OR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,928 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.BRAKES-LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE-N/S/R SERVICE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 66,928 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.BRAKES-LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE-N/S/R SERVICE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,667 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 63,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 59,871 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 59,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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M217 BDM is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M217 BDM, 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 M217 BDM registered?

M217 BDM is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 June 1995.

Is M217 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M217 BDM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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