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M380 SVU

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,034 mi
Last recorded20,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM380 SVU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,034 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 May 2013 20,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 May 2012

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battary insecure

Fail 14 May 2012 19,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

battary insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 19,202 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 19,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 May 2010 18,863 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 18,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 18,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,904 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge recommend tracking check

offisde front tyre has slight bulge to outer side wall

slight damage to offside front of front bumper

spare tyre flat and sidewall damaged

Fail 25 May 2006 16,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge recommend tracking check

offisde front tyre has slight bulge to outer side wall

slight damage to offside front of front bumper

spare tyre flat and sidewall damaged

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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M380 SVU is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M380 SVU, 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 M380 SVU registered?

M380 SVU is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 June 1995.

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