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M271 CAH

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,544 mi
Last recorded58,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 CAH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 58,544 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 55,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 52,392 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,851 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,438 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 32,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,400 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 32,395 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,630 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 31,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,070 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,587 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,152 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 30,152 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has flat spot on tread

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 29,431 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 2 Jul 2008 28,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,550 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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M271 CAH is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M271 CAH, 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 M271 CAH registered?

M271 CAH is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M271 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M271 CAH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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