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M30 ERY

1996 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,708 mi
Last recorded108,708 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 ERY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,708 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 108,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,316 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 99,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,900 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 83,900 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,642 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

ns wing mirror damaged

osf indicator lens cover missing

osr inner sidelight

Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,642 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

ns wing mirror damaged

osf indicator lens cover missing

osr inner sidelight

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,468 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,390 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 49,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

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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M30 ERY is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 92,095 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 M30 ERY, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M30 ERY registered?

M30 ERY is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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