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M879 YUA

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,485 mi
Last recorded143,485 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 YUA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 143,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,285 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 143,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor not fully welded bottom edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor not fully welded bottom edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sill areas by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre clearence both rear inner arches tyres close but not touching

Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 105,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,796 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 122,365 miles

3 tyres perished between tread

Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,467 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing/system not effected

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

battery loose in holder

oil leak

plate bolted on to o/s f bulkhead

Fail 10 Feb 2016 121,467 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing/system not effected

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

battery loose in holder

oil leak

plate bolted on to o/s f bulkhead

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor weak

fuel pipes rusty

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 25 Jul 2013 120,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

front discs rusty

n/s and o/s/f floor pans weak

rear exaust box deteriated

slight binding front brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,261 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

front discs rusty

n/s and o/s/f floor pans weak

rear exaust box deteriated

slight binding front brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2012 119,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 118,350 miles

both front discs rusty and worn

brake fluid at all 4 wheels possabley had brakes bled and not leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2011 118,325 miles

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

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

both front discs rusty and worn

brake fluid at all 4 wheels possabley had brakes bled and not leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,384 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,507 miles

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

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

underr side off vehicle very rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2009 113,507 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

underr side off vehicle very rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2008 109,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

off side lower ball joint rubber boot split ball joint ok

Fail 29 Jul 2008 109,553 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

off side lower ball joint rubber boot split ball joint ok

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,889 miles

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

boot floor very rusty

bottom rad pipe very rusty

near side rear tyre slightly misshapen

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear fog lamp slightly insecure †brake fluid between min and max

Fail 29 Jul 2006 94,360 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear fog lamp slightly insecure †brake fluid between min and max

Pass 29 Jul 2005 85,697 miles

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

oil leak

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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M879 YUA is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M879 YUA, 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 M879 YUA registered?

M879 YUA is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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