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M781 UTV

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,442 mi
Last recorded147,442 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 UTV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 147,442 miles

front numberplate slightly insecure

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

fuel pump pipes wet - fuel smell - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

offside front driveshaft outer gaitor pinholed and weepy

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front lower suspension arm ball-joint slight play

powersteering squeal on full lock

towbar corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 140,058 miles

chip in windscreen

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front inner wing braces corroded and insecure

nearside and offside rear brake hoses perishing and ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front lower suspension arm front bush play

offside front steering rack gaitor wet

offside front wheel rim slight damage

offside rear shock absorber wet

towbar mounts corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Aug 2009 131,762 miles

chips in windscreen - zone B - STRONG ADVICE

diesel fuel smell from engine - no leaks apparent

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded and perishing - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear mudflaps slightly insecure

offside front brake catching slightly

offside front brake hose perishing

offside front bulkhead corroded

offside front wiper split

powersteering slightly stiff in operation

towbar bracket corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2009 131,762 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

chips in windscreen - zone B - STRONG ADVICE

diesel fuel smell from engine - no leaks apparent

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded and perishing - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear mudflaps slightly insecure

offside front brake catching slightly

offside front brake hose perishing

offside front bulkhead corroded

offside front wiper split

powersteering slightly stiff in operation

towbar bracket corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2008 122,687 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 122,673 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 122,625 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 113,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 113,580 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 103,107 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 103,105 miles

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

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

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

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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M781 UTV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M781 UTV, 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 M781 UTV registered?

M781 UTV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 June 1995.

Is M781 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M781 UTV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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