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M717 LDV

1995 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,537 mi
Last recorded97,537 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 LDV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

age cracking to rear tyres

both front inner jacking points damaged

damage to both bumpers

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2016 97,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

age cracking to rear tyres

both front inner jacking points damaged

damage to both bumpers

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,614 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,614 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,233 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front lower jacking points

exhaust corroded

front no.plate cracked

osf tyre wearing on edges/low

rear no.plate surround loose

slight damage to nsr tyre valve

tyre valves trapped

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,233 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

damage to front lower jacking points

exhaust corroded

front no.plate cracked

osf tyre wearing on edges/low

rear no.plate surround loose

slight damage to nsr tyre valve

tyre valves trapped

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,091 miles

N/S/F wheel arch breather pipe split

O/S B pillar corroded under window

Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wires broken on wear indicators

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,457 miles

wires broken on wear indicators

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,576 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 47,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

noise offside rear brake

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,694 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 45,723 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 Dec 2008 45,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear tyre crackin on sidewalls

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,948 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 43,948 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2005 42,810 miles

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

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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M717 LDV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver 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 M717 LDV, 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 M717 LDV registered?

M717 LDV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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