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M472 VAU

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,739 mi
Last recorded111,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 VAU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,289 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake disc heavily pitted on inner face

Pass 27 Jul 2009 103,924 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f bumper support bar corroded away

Fail 22 Jul 2009 103,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f bumper support bar corroded away

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,909 miles

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

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

stains at both front calipers no leaks visable

Pass 3 Aug 2007 98,353 miles

advises as original test

Fail 31 Jul 2007 98,283 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake flexys cracked

front number plate cracked

have attempted to tighten bleed nipple but is tight

Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,658 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 90,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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M472 VAU is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M472 VAU, 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 M472 VAU registered?

M472 VAU is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M472 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M472 VAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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