MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
drivers seat becoming insecure, still secures upright at this time
heavy engi ne oil leak
judder from offside front in rolling road
nearside rear side light dim
nearside rear tyre worn unevenly, low spot to wear bar
screen cracked below swept area
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
drivers seat becoming in secure, still secures upright at this time †screen cracked below swept area †judder from offside front in rolling road
nearside rear tyre worn un evenly, low spot to wear bar †nearside rear sidelight dim †heavy engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M526 MPJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M526 MPJ, 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 M526 MPJ registered?
M526 MPJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 May 1995.
Is M526 MPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for M526 MPJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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