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M549 YTP

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

201,563 mi
Last recorded201,563 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 YTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 201,563 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil leaks

o/s hand brake performance could be improved

o/s seat runners worn

travel on hand brake

Pass 14 Apr 2011 197,926 miles

bonnet damaged

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes, recommend replacement

engine oil leaks

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

front number plate damaged

front seats loose

offside handbrake cable loose

reverse light loose

slight bind on front brakes

slight freepay in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Apr 2011 197,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

reverse light loose

slight bind on front brakes

engine oil leaks

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

front number plate damaged

front seats loose

offside handbrake cable loose

bonnet damaged

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes, recommend replacement

slight freepay in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 193,333 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 193,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

offside front cv boot perishing

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Apr 2009 184,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both handbrake cables outer casing split / partly siezed & corroded

front seats, linkage worn slight movment

offside washer jet poor

Fail 6 Apr 2009 184,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both handbrake cables outer casing split / partly siezed & corroded

front seats, linkage worn slight movment

offside washer jet poor

Fail 11 Apr 2008 175,167 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 175,167 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 164,872 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 164,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 154,263 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 154,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M549 YTP is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 M549 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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M549 YTP is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 April 1995.

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