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M312 VCT

1995 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,564 mi
Last recorded62,564 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM312 VCT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,564 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 62,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,770 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,462 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,231 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 37,137 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 May 2018 34,989 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear BOTH TYRE CRACKING

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,895 miles

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

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

slight oil seepage from steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,187 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,856 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,522 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 26,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M312 VCT is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M312 VCT, 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 M312 VCT registered?

M312 VCT is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M312 VCT safe to buy?

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