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M366 VVE

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,716 mi
Last recorded139,716 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM366 VVE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,716 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 132,152 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 132,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

nearside driveshaft requires investigation

offside parking brake cable insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 126,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 122,304 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 122,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 89,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 83,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished.

nearside rear body damage

offside front seat runners slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,590 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front seat runners slight play

Rear hatchback support struts feeble

Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,590 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feeble (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front door check strap disconnected

Offside Front seat runners slight play

Rear hatchback support struts feeble

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,358 miles

front coil springs corroding

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear hatchback support struts feeble

Fail 6 Jan 2015 82,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front coil springs corroding

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear hatchback support struts feeble

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,339 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 80,337 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,511 miles

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

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

n/s front inner drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,751 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 61,190 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,190 miles

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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M366 VVE is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M366 VVE, 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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M366 VVE is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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