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M31 ORX

1995 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,220 mi
Last recorded138,220 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 ORX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,980 miles

Advise both rear shocks corroded

Advise rear wheels aftermarket and tyres very close to the body.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy due to exhaust rear silencer missing tail pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive injector 2 & leak off pipes are covered in diesel. No visual leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 111,979 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Advise both rear shocks corroded

Advise rear wheels aftermarket and tyres very close to the body.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy due to exhaust rear silencer missing tail pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive injector 2 & leak off pipes are covered in diesel. No visual leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,814 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just meets required performance

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,677 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,909 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,059 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M31 ORX is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M31 ORX, 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 M31 ORX registered?

M31 ORX is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M31 ORX safe to buy?

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