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M378 LPL

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,446 mi
Last recorded55,446 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 LPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 55,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 53,629 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 53,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 53,627 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,624 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 53,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,456 miles

both rear tyres perishing

cat overheat warning lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,490 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 52,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 49,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,204 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 May 2010 47,147 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 46,245 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 46,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 45,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,811 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 43,810 miles

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

offside cv gaiter damp but no hole found at present

Pass 16 May 2006 42,191 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 42,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2005 39,579 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 39,579 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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M378 LPL is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M378 LPL, 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 M378 LPL registered?

M378 LPL is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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