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X378 RYS

2000 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,967 mi
Last recorded133,967 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 20561,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 RYS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,967 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 133,967 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 133,065 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 126,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 117,914 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 108,122 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 108,120 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,036 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 10,036 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 90,543 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,859 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 79,859 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,596 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,590 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,440 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 62,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X378 RYS is a 2000 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,892 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 X378 RYS, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X378 RYS registered?

X378 RYS is a 2000 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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