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M42 HAC

1994 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Peugeot 20599,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 HAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,200 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed in various places

Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,695 miles

Under sealed preventing visual inspection of various components

Pass 11 Jan 2024 100,060 miles

Under Side of Vehicle Under Sealed Preventing Inspection of Various Components

Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside including various suspension components black undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,978 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both sides rearmost axle mount rubbers deteriorated

bonnet deteriorated at hinges

Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,609 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at front bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes binding slightly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,877 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,015 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,431 miles

Both offside tyres perished.

Underside of car has thick coating of waxoil covering all brake pipes etc.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,884 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,283 miles

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 6 Nov 2008 22,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,239 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 15,310 miles

Wiper blades starting to split.

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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M42 HAC is a 1994 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 99,408 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 M42 HAC, 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 32 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M42 HAC registered?

M42 HAC is a 1994 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1994.

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