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M71 YOW

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,961 mi
Last recorded119,961 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 YOW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 119,961 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

offside headlamp damaged

unable to check metal brake pipes over fuel tank

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 31 Jan 2012 119,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres perished

offside headlamp damaged

unable to check metal brake pipes over fuel tank

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 15 Feb 2011 116,626 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre perish on outer sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2011 116,626 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre perish on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 110,166 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,942 miles

offside front disc starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear fog light lens cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2007 99,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,071 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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M71 YOW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

M71 YOW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M71 YOW safe to buy?

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