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M794 XDY

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

170,328 mi
Last recorded170,328 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM794 XDY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 170,328 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 170,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 156,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 156,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 156,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 144,585 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 144,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 130,077 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 129,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 115,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

compliance bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2007 115,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

compliance bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2006 101,936 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2006 101,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2005 88,180 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 88,180 miles

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

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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M794 XDY is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 M794 XDY, 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 M794 XDY registered?

M794 XDY is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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