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M305 SRJ

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,611 mi
Last recorded60,611 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 SRJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 60,611 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,374 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 55,350 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front number plate damaged

near side front strut fitted incorrectly and needs moving and fitting properly

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,330 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,733 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,456 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 50,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,925 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 46,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,810 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,561 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 42,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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M305 SRJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M305 SRJ, 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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M305 SRJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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