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M782 MCG

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,380 mi
Last recorded107,380 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 MCG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 107,380 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 107,341 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,853 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,572 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 87,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,667 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,015 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,633 miles

Non obligatory lamp fitted to front bumper[switched by main beam]

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory lamp fitted to front bumper[switched by main beam]

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,663 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,558 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 48,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,663 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,546 miles

front number plate broken

Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,546 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

offside rear outter brake cable cover broken

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,535 miles

offside hand brake cable outter covering broken.

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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M782 MCG is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M782 MCG, 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 M782 MCG registered?

M782 MCG is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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