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M408 ORW

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 ORW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2018 126,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 120,938 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 104,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 97,373 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2012 94,307 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 93,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,625 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,781 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted due to being stood

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,945 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 81,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 78,972 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,972 miles

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,027 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

some deterioration in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,906 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 72,906 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2005 70,055 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 70,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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M408 ORW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M408 ORW, 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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M408 ORW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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