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M39 SKE

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,401 mi
Last recorded118,401 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 SKE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 118,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 112,456 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,318 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,927 miles

osf tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,384 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,270 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 680,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 68,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,373 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 63,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,535 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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M39 SKE is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M39 SKE, 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 M39 SKE registered?

M39 SKE is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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