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M894 GFW

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 GFW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 141,488 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 141,485 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 130,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,677 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 124,660 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

cooling fan noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,868 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 122,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 118,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 118,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 112,639 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 112,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 104,748 miles

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

steering column coupling u/j slightly tight

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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M894 GFW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M894 GFW, 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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M894 GFW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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