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M790 PAW

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,439 mi
Last recorded160,439 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 160,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust rubbers split (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking stop solenoid (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to fuel tank (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

corrosion hole to nearside front inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area

fuel hoses perished

fuel pipes corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 158,119 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 158,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 152,749 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 152,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 142,037 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 142,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,738 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 125,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,071 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 107,559 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES CRACKED

Fail 14 Jan 2009 107,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES CRACKED

Pass 9 Jan 2008 103,566 miles

nearside front tyre near limit

Fail 15 Jan 2007 100,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 100,041 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 96,223 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 PAW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 M790 PAW, 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 M790 PAW registered?

M790 PAW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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