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M520 YTP

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,244 mi
Last recorded164,244 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 YTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 164,244 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres low on inside edges and have slight cracking in tread pattern

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 156,594 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 156,594 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 153,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 153,021 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 145,655 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 141,130 miles

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

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)

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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M520 YTP is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M520 YTP, 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 M520 YTP registered?

M520 YTP is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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