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M301 GPV

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,120 mi
Last recorded109,120 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 GPV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2010 109,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

screen damage on drivers side but not view of the road

Pass 26 Sep 2009 104,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 102,787 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 102,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 101,273 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 101,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 99,401 miles

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

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

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

Steel brake pipes to both front flexi,s and to both rear wheel cylinders starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 96,807 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 96,807 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M301 GPV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M301 GPV, 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 M301 GPV registered?

M301 GPV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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