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M477 DGC

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,281 mi
Last recorded153,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 DGC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 153,281 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 153,269 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 136,258 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 127,896 miles

advise front and rear metal brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted

Pass 26 May 2012 119,720 miles

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

Pass 5 May 2011 111,369 miles

front no plate showing signs of cracking

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

Fail 5 May 2011 111,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate showing signs of cracking

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,568 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,370 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,110 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 97,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 92,111 miles

advise slight play offside front steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,981 miles

slight play in near side steering rack.

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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M477 DGC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M477 DGC, 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 M477 DGC registered?

M477 DGC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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