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M299 MVC

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,021 mi
Last recorded130,021 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 130,021 miles

both front brakes slight binding

front bumper, offside front wing, rear bumper and tailgate slight damage

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front and nearside rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside rear exterior door handle broken

oil leak

rear axle starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear engine mounting worn

rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

spare tyre tread worn low

Fail 3 Apr 2009 130,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brakes slight binding

front bumper, offside front wing, rear bumper and tailgate slight damage

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front and nearside rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack/ perish

offside rear exterior door handle broken

oil leak

rear axle starting to rust

rear engine mounting worn

rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

spare tyre tread worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 122,454 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 122,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 119,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 119,472 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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M299 MVC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M299 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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M299 MVC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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