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M24 XFC

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

169,896 mi
Last recorded169,896 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 XFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 169,896 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 169,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 163,161 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 163,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 157,191 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 157,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 149,622 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 149,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 143,218 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 143,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 134,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 134,416 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 124,464 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 124,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 116,556 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 116,556 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,756 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 102,298 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 102,298 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 90,675 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 90,675 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 83,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 83,722 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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M24 XFC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 M24 XFC, 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 M24 XFC registered?

M24 XFC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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