MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
fault on inner cv joint ?
spare tyre cracked & worn edge
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M257 SOJ registered?
M257 SOJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.
Is M257 SOJ safe to buy?
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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