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M986 ORW

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 ORW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 116,124 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 109,492 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,432 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 165/70R13 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,778 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 104,778 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 104,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,009 miles

car rusty underneath

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,898 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,810 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,452 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 101,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 98,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 98,572 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 98,549 miles

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

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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M986 ORW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 M986 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M986 ORW registered?

M986 ORW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 July 1995.

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