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M592 VAU

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,555 mi
Last recorded39,555 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM592 VAU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 39,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls..On limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls...On limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 39,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,383 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 39,383 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 38,782 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam inop with dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,470 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 13 May 2016 34,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 29,011 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 29,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 24,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 21,654 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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M592 VAU is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M592 VAU, 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 M592 VAU registered?

M592 VAU is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M592 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M592 VAU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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