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M642 GEW

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,939 mi
Last recorded175,939 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 GEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 175,939 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 165,790 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 165,712 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 148,003 miles

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

front wipers splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2008 139,767 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 139,733 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 131,761 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 131,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 122,903 miles

front number plate cracked

light cracking in offside rear tyre walls

nearside rear brake flexi hose outer rubber cracking

nearside rear tyre tread near limit

offside rear brake flexi hose outer rubber cracking

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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M642 GEW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M642 GEW, 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 M642 GEW registered?

M642 GEW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is M642 GEW safe to buy?

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