MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,850 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underbody surface rust
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs have signs of corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs have signs of corrosion
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r mud flap insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M579 SMV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 M579 SMV, 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 SMV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1995.
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