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M980 VYA

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

174,178 mi
Last recorded174,178 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 VYA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 174,178 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 166,864 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 160,955 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 160,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 156,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 154,215 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 154,206 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,899 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 145,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,884 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 141,884 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 141,722 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 136,799 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 136,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 133,112 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 133,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 129,285 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 129,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,075 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 122,446 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 113,766 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 107,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 107,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,205 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 99,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 76,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no.plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,575 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no.plate cracked

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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M980 VYA is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M980 VYA, 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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M980 VYA is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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