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M378 VVE

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,031 mi
Last recorded141,031 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 VVE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 141,031 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 141,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,435 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 131,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 131,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 126,359 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 124,128 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 124,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 118,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 118,467 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 112,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 112,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 106,852 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 96,817 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 96,671 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 VVE is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M378 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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M378 VVE is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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