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M23 EWV

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,377 mi
Last recorded79,377 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 EWV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,377 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn low tread outer edge and perished

n/s/r tyre low tread on outer edge and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2011 79,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn low tread outer edge and perished

n/s/r tyre low tread on outer edge and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Mar 2011 79,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge and is perished

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge and is perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded however not excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,826 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,129 miles

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE MAY SOON NEED SERVICEING

Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M23 EWV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M23 EWV, 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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M23 EWV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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