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M990 ORW

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,406 mi
Last recorded155,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM990 ORW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 155,406 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside headlight glass condition

rear brakes effort

Fail 17 Jul 2013 154,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside headlight glass condition

Pass 13 Jul 2012 146,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside headlight condition

Fail 13 Jul 2012 146,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside headlight condition

Pass 18 Jul 2011 136,716 miles

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

Oil leak

offside headlight condition

Fail 14 Jul 2011 136,716 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

offside headlight condition

Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,027 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 127,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 117,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 117,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

major oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2008 111,749 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 104,420 miles

as prev test

Fail 25 Jun 2007 104,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,446 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 96,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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M990 ORW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M990 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.

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M990 ORW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 July 1995.

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