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M257 SOJ

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,950 mi
Last recorded83,950 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 SOJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,407 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing sticking

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,774 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022
Pass 29 Oct 2021
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,325 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 206,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 206,036 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,412 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,663 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 52,663 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,478 miles

fault on inner cv joint ?

spare tyre cracked & worn edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,905 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,995 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,271 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 31,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,745 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 23,804 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 23,804 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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M257 SOJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M257 SOJ, 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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M257 SOJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M257 SOJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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