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H957 NRU

1992 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,915 mi
Last recorded91,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH957 NRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,915 miles

offside rear brake retaining clip not correct one for vehicle but brake pads secure and not restricted in movement

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2007 84,039 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 84,001 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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H957 NRU is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,336 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 H957 NRU, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H957 NRU is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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