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M268 RNE

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,399 mi
Last recorded131,399 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 RNE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012 131,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

brake servo corroded

drivers seat belt locking device casing broken

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r light unit loose

rear exhaust cracked

sump corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 129,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet brackets broken n/s and o/s

n/s/f ball joint rubber split

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak sump gasket

oil level found on min

sump corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 129,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet brackets broken n/s and o/s

n/s/f ball joint rubber split

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak sump gasket

oil level found on min

sump corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 128,052 miles

***strong advise front disc on o/s excessivly corroded***

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

clutch biteing point high

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

sump corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 128,013 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

***strong advise front disc on o/s excessivly corroded***

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

clutch biteing point high

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

sump corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2009 124,657 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 124,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2008 111,857 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 111,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 99,388 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 99,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 92,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 92,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 87,817 miles

Drivers side wiper blade torn slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear 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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M268 RNE is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M268 RNE, 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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M268 RNE is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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