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M855 XSG

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 XSG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,886 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 57,869 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust middle section corroded and at rear joint

nearside rear suspension arm to body bush slightly weak

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 12 May 2006 53,596 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 53,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M855 XSG is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M855 XSG, 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 M855 XSG registered?

M855 XSG is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M855 XSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M855 XSG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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