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M788 HGB

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,069 mi
Last recorded115,069 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 HGB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 115,069 miles

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

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

Rear slight corrosion outside prescribed area

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 115,065 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear seat (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slight torn

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,259 miles

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

Oil leak under engine compartment ()

Rear boot floor corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak under engine compartment ()

Rear boot floor corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,514 miles

Centre Lower vehicle body could benefit from an underseal for protection against rust

Lower engine comparment under vehicle has a slight engine oil leak.

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 111,514 miles

Centre Lower vehicle body could benefit from an underseal for protection against rust

Lower engine comparment under vehicle has a slight engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,912 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 107,912 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,926 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 104,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 101,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,118 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,793 miles

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

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

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 81,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 67,762 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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M788 HGB is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M788 HGB, 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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M788 HGB is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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