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M955 LRU

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,163 mi
Last recorded138,163 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 LRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,163 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + oil leak attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 138,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 131,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door stay broken

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2014 114,825 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 100,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 98,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,930 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 98,911 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 97,402 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 97,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 93,906 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 93,906 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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M955 LRU is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M955 LRU, 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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M955 LRU is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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