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M648 BLY

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,361 mi
Last recorded69,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM648 BLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,361 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 54,869 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,746 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 39,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,766 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on walls

Fail 7 Mar 2011 35,766 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished on walls

Fail 15 Feb 2010 34,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,108 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,518 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 32,518 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,037 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,272 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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M648 BLY is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M648 BLY, 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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M648 BLY is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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