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M790 MCG

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,647 mi
Last recorded190,647 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM790 MCG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 190,647 miles

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

Offside front mcpherson strut top mounting prescribed area corroded

Offside rear bonnet hinge broken

Offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Sep 2015 190,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front mcpherson strut top mounting prescribed area corroded

Offside rear bonnet hinge broken

Offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Sep 2014 185,375 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 182,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 181,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 180,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 180,265 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 179,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 178,600 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 177,519 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 177,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight dampness on rear fuel lines

Pass 25 Jan 2006 162,419 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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M790 MCG is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M790 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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M790 MCG is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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