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M593 OWK

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,349 mi
Last recorded174,349 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM593 OWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 174,349 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 174,145 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 174,138 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 173,526 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 173,515 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 170,164 miles

both front tyres are low on tread

coolant crystalization is present at radiator

coolant reservoir cap was not fitted

nearside front bumper support bar is corroding away

nearside front track rod end gaiter is torn

offside front brake is binding on slightly

severe oil leak at rocker cover area

severe surface corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes - unable to clearly see above fuel tank to assess accurately

slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber

underside of engine is very oily

Fail 27 Nov 2008 170,164 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres are low on tread

coolant crystalization is present at radiator

coolant reservoir cap was not fitted

nearside front bumper support bar is corroding away

nearside front track rod end gaiter is torn

offside front brake is binding on slightly

severe oil leak at rocker cover area

severe surface corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes - unable to clearly see above fuel tank to assess accurately

slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber

underside of engine is very oily

Pass 16 Nov 2007 160,255 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 149,347 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 149,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 137,861 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 137,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S/R tyre rubber perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

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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M593 OWK is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M593 OWK, 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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M593 OWK is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 July 1995.

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