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M55 MBC

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,443 mi
Last recorded43,443 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 MBC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,219 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 37,219 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,455 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,132 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,742 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 35,021 miles

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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M55 MBC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M55 MBC, 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 M55 MBC registered?

M55 MBC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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