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M579 PCK

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 PCK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main under engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arm supporting bumper (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arm supporting bumper (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pipes showing rust

rear nearside tyre showing minor cracks

steering rack has minor play

windscreen has wiper blemish

Fail 13 Mar 2015 73,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pipes showing rust

offside handbrake insecure

power steering lumpy and rough

rear nearside tyre showing minor cracks

steering rack has minor play

windscreen has wiper blemish

Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,739 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,377 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 61,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,375 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,718 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,718 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,254 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 30,045 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,045 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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M579 PCK is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 M579 PCK, 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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M579 PCK is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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