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M96 TCF

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,567 mi
Last recorded154,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM96 TCF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 154,567 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 154,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 146,845 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 146,823 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 124,528 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 134,807 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 134,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 126,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 121,248 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2008 115,883 miles

o/s handbrake cable casing in poor condition

o/s/r tyre outer wall perishng

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Oct 2007 110,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 110,615 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 105,483 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2006 105,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2005 101,308 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 101,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M96 TCF is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M96 TCF, 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 M96 TCF registered?

M96 TCF is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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