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M420 VJO

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,339 mi
Last recorded108,339 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 VJO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,630 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,035 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,153 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,151 miles

no rear belts or seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,459 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,458 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,774 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 81,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiper blades split

Rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing

Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Spare tyre tread depth on minimum legal limit of 1.6mm.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 75,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Spare tyre tread depth on minimum legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wiper split

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from offside of engine

Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,390 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 66,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,958 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,008 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 57,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,099 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,099 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M420 VJO is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M420 VJO, 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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M420 VJO is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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