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M997 LRU

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,870 mi
Last recorded76,870 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 LRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 76,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 62,182 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspect brake cylinder leaking.fluid leaking down back plate. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2016 52,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 51,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 50,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 50,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 49,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 47,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,448 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,011 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2006 37,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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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M997 LRU is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M997 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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What year was M997 LRU registered?

M997 LRU is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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