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M71 SOV

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,685 mi
Last recorded97,685 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 SOV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,685 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,860 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,112 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,186 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 68,738 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 68,738 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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M71 SOV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M71 SOV, 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 M71 SOV registered?

M71 SOV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M71 SOV safe to buy?

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