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M783 FBJ

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,301 mi
Last recorded58,301 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM783 FBJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,301 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front bumper supports corroded

n/s/f subframe mounting has been undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2020 58,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front bumper supports corroded

n/s/f subframe mounting has been undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,101 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe has been repaired and Undersealed

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Yellow chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,443 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Unable to test offside seat belt due to door not opening

Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,868 miles

Brake and fuel pipes have been undersealed

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

Front subframe has been undersealed

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,380 miles

Boot floor damage

Fuel pipes slight corrosion

Offside centre brake pipe slight corrosion

Rear flex is perrished

Rear tyres perrished

Wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 5 Oct 2015 38,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing White light to rear (1.3.2a)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed Boot (6.2.B.1a)

Boot floor damage

Front wipers split but clearing screen

Fuel pipes slight corrosion

Offside centre brake pipe slight corrosion

Rear flex is perrished

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pipes have very slight corrosion

rear tyres perrished

Fail 10 Feb 2014 37,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pipes have very slight corrosion

rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,951 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 36,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 35,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,216 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 34,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,275 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 32,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,580 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,632 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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M783 FBJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M783 FBJ, 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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M783 FBJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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