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M731 EYJ

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 EYJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 81,510 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 81,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,179 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 69,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,709 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 61,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,380 miles

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

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

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

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

movement in n/s/r radius arm

Fail 9 Jun 2008 57,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

movement in n/s/r radius arm

Pass 2 Jun 2007 53,737 miles

towball slightly obscuring rear no. plate. †offside rear tyre cracking on shoulder. †nearside rear tyre heavily cracked on shoulder

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,236 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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M731 EYJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M731 EYJ, 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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M731 EYJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 June 1995.

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