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M31 XHC

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,704 mi
Last recorded53,704 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 XHC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2007 53,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

accident damage to front & rear

glass missing on nearside headlamp

Front bumper insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2006 43,784 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar bushes in poor condtion † †all brake hose perished † †corrosion to metal brake pipe † †marking to screen † †front pads low † †o/s/f drive shaft gaiter twisted † †n/s/f drive shaft gaiter perished

underneath of car covered in mud † †n/s headlight dim

Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,784 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar bushes in poor condtion † †all brake hose perished † †corrosion to metal brake pipe † †marking to screen † †front pads low † †o/s/f drive shaft gaiter twisted † †n/s/f drive shaft gaiter perished

underneath of car covered in mud † †n/s headlight dim

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 XHC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 M31 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

M31 XHC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M31 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 XHC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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