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M278 MVC

1995 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 118,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 118,225 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

rear lower engine mount split and worn

Pass 6 May 2009 94,980 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 93,207 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 90,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2006 88,151 miles

VT 32 ISSUED ON 924458526195

Fail 8 May 2006 88,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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M278 MVC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M278 MVC, 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 M278 MVC registered?

M278 MVC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M278 MVC safe to buy?

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