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M724 RVY

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,831 mi
Last recorded60,831 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM724 RVY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,831 miles

leak from cooling system

Fail 12 Nov 2020 60,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

leak from cooling system

Pass 8 May 2019 54,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 46,323 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2018 46,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2017 40,009 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 40,009 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under car (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,083 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,685 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,124 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 29,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,067 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 28,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 27,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,987 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 25,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,256 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,530 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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M724 RVY is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M724 RVY, 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 M724 RVY registered?

M724 RVY is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M724 RVY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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