Official DVLA Record

1994 Peugeot 205 1.8L Diesel · M289 ACV

M289 ACV

1994 Peugeot 205 (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 141,058 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
PEUGEOT 205
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/02/2015
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/08/2014)
Recorded Mileage
141,058 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/02/2015
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/08/2014
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1994
Engine
1769cc

M289 ACV Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2014
  • 141,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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M289 ACV Mileage History

  1. 03/11/200576,321 mi
  2. 22/11/200688,316 mi+11,995 mi
  3. 23/11/200688,324 mi+8 mi
  4. 19/11/200799,679 mi+11,355 mi
  5. 19/11/200799,679 mi
  6. 17/11/2008111,548 mi+11,869 mi
  7. 18/11/2008111,550 mi+2 mi
  8. 17/11/2009121,263 mi+9,713 mi
  9. 20/11/2009121,267 mi+4 mi
  10. 22/11/2010126,193 mi+4,926 mi
  11. 21/11/2011132,998 mi+6,805 mi
  12. 03/02/2012133,000 mi+2 mi
  13. 21/02/2013137,178 mi+4,178 mi
  14. 27/02/2013131,183 mi-5,995 mi
  15. 30/01/2014141,058 mi+9,875 mi
  16. 30/01/2014141,058 mi

Average of roughly 7,855 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

M289 ACV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 04:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Peugeot 205 (M289 ACV) between November 2005 and January 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 30 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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