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M678 BRV

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

51,005 mi
Last recorded51,005 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 BRV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 51,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight lift in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 29 Sep 2025 50,988 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread @ 3mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread @ 3mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,719 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,557 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing Change Soon

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 50,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,125 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 49,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,632 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,632 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,232 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 48,232 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,697 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 28 Oct 2014 47,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

bad oil leak from dipstick area

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

back of drivers seat partially insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,510 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake backplate slightly damp

Fail 21 Jan 2012 42,510 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear brake backplate slightly damp

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,104 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,174 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,275 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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M678 BRV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 M678 BRV, 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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M678 BRV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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