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M315 MVC

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,745 mi
Last recorded127,745 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 127,745 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 127,710 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 120,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,260 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,441 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,251 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 95,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 94,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 93,556 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 92,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 88,928 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 86,234 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 86,130 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M315 MVC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 M315 MVC, 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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M315 MVC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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