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M704 KBD

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,152 mi
Last recorded181,152 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM704 KBD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 181,152 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroded behind headlamp

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 179,797 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded under washer bottle

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 178,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi x 2 , greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 176,659 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from radiator and bottom hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 174,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Apr 2018 172,996 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 171,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 169,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 169,732 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 167,925 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes underneath poor condition

offside front door hinge slight lift

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 166,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 164,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 162,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

brake pipes at rear poor condition, corroding

offside front door hinge slight lift

oil level low

Fail 23 Apr 2012 162,441 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

brake pipes at rear poor condition, corroding

offside front door hinge slight lift

oil level low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 160,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 156,404 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside roof above seat belt mount corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 151,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 140,980 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 64,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M704 KBD is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M704 KBD, 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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M704 KBD is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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