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M275 XRF

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,912 mi
Last recorded152,912 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 XRF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 152,912 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 152,912 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 149,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres crackes

offside and nearside front discs corroded

offside front caliperbleed nipple broken

Fail 10 Sep 2010 149,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and rear tyres crackes

offside and nearside front discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 114,685 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 114,685 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 143,751 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 143,751 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 141,114 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 141,024 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 137,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 128,677 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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M275 XRF is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M275 XRF, 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 M275 XRF registered?

M275 XRF is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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