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M253 WWG

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 WWG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 99,889 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 99,869 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 95,478 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 95,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen AT MOT LIMITS

slight uneven tread wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,773 miles

AS PREVIOUS INSPECTION. †

Fail 17 Aug 2006 90,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S REAR DAMPER LOWER BUSH WORN. †FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED. †STEERING PIPES CORRODED. †OIL LEAKS. †FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORTS CORRODED/MISSING. †

O/S FRONT FLEXI HOSE CRACKED. †N/S FRONT C/V GAITER DETERIORATED. †FRONT PAD INDICATER WIRES BROKEN. †

Pass 18 Aug 2005 81,523 miles

N/S AND O/S UNDERSIDE CORNER SUPPORT MEMBER CORRODED. †FLUID LEAKS AT ENGINE. †FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

UNDERSIDE STEERING PIPES CORRODED. †SLIGHT M/MENT N/S HEADLIGHT. †WINDSCREEN VARIOUS DAMAGE.

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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M253 WWG is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M253 WWG, 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 M253 WWG registered?

M253 WWG is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 June 1995.

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