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M39 XWC

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 XWC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 136,603 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 136,587 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 135,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 135,467 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 130,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 130,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 30,654 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 124,567 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Jun 2008 124,567 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 117,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake may be over adjusted with very little free play on cable adjustment

Pass 28 Jun 2007 117,854 miles

hand brake may be over adjusted with very little free play on cable adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2006 111,915 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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M39 XWC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M39 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

M39 XWC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 May 1995.

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