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M309 DRL

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,860 mi
Last recorded103,860 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 DRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 103,860 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 103,860 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 97,959 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,920 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 90,920 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,886 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 87,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

osr tre cracked

rear silencer corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,941 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 83,941 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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M309 DRL is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M309 DRL, 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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M309 DRL is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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